Annfield Plain Infant School
Academy converter primary school in Stanley (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
Welcome to develop a caring community in which concern and respect for others is fostered and the importance of good will, sensitivity and tolerance in interpersonal relationships is exemplified. To recognise the needs and talents of each pupil and to facilitate the development of creative, intellectual, moral, physical and social capacity.
To ensure that the curriculum incorporates legislative requirements and is appropriate, flexible and relevant to each pupil. To monitor in a systematic manner the progress of each individual and the work of the school.
To foster an awareness of social responsibility to the school and the local community and society at large, encouraging each individual to accept responsibilities and develop self awareness and discipline. To provide a caring, disciplined and supportive environment for each pupil and prepare each pupil for life beyond the school. Welcome to Annfield Plain Infant School.
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In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Computing
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Music
Awards
5 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
- RHS School GardeningRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 148466
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Constituency
- North Durham
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2021
Governing body (7 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Susan Scott | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Helen Dryden | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Martin Urwin | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Donna Marie Northey | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Helen Elaine Lolachi | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kath Clayson | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Tracey Storey | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2029 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 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