Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Darlington (County Durham).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
In this section you will find information on how we run our school including our current staffing structure, governing body and our school policies. You can find details of how we are performing by viewing or downloading our Ofsted Reports and Performance Tables. Our School is part of the Diocese of Durham. You can find out more by visiting their website.
A Message of Welcome from the Bishop of Durham, Bishop Paul Butler It has been my privilege over many years to visit schools in many different places. This has been across England but also in some of the very poorest countries in the world, like Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda.
It does not matter where I see schools at work, I am always impressed by the dedication of teachers and the longing of parents to want the very best for their children. As a parent I know you want the very best for your child. The Church of England is engaged in schools because it too wants the very best for every child.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
11 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Dance
- Football
- Netball
- Rugby
- Swimming
- Yoga
- Forest School
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 114226
- 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
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Paula Kirkup | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Louisa Cameron | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Gillian Chapple | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Karen Clark | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Rosemary Wilson | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Caroline Harland | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Beverley Challinor | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Reverend Eileen Harrop | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Melanie Phipps | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Victoria Jane Kidd | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Steve Whelerton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2015 · until 2035 |
| Mr Steven Bainbridge Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Louise Clarke Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Phillip Collingwood Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record