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About

In this section you will find information on how we run our school including our current staffing structure and governing body. If you would like a paper copy (or any other format) of any of our documents Here you will find please speak to the school office, who will provide them to you free of charge.

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In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Film Club
  • Football
  • Gymnastics
  • Lego
  • Music
  • Multi-Sports

Awards

9 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
  • Eco SchoolsEnvironment
  • Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
  • Fairtrade SchoolRecognised award
  • Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
  • International School AwardRecognised award
  • Primary Science Quality MarkScience
  • ArtsmarkArts and culture
  • UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights

Key facts

URN
114220
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Ages
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
County Durham
Constituency
Bishop Auckland
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Governing body (8 current, 0 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Ms Lyndsey O'LearyChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Kate WatsonGovernorElected by parentssince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Nicola MiddletonGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Ms Lyndsey O'LearyGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Rebecca HartGovernorElected by school staffsince 2024 · until 2029
Mrs Sarra ScougallGovernorElected by parentssince 2024 · until 2028
Rev Matthew KeddiltyGovernorEx-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)since 2023 · until 2028
Mrs Nicola PallisterGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2028

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