Barley Mow Primary School

School Name: Barley Mow Primary School
Address: Pembroke Avenue, Barley Mow, Birtley
Town/City: Chester le Street
County: County Durham
Postcode: DH3 2DJ
Telephone Number: 01914 102758
Website: www.barleymowprimary.org/

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Headteacher: Mrs Louise Cuthbertson
Capacity: 262
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 155 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 59% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 48%

URN: 108373
DfE Number: 390/2226
UKPRN: 10072208
UPRN: 100000483409
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Gateshead (E08000037)
Constituency: Washington and Gateshead South (E14001567)
Electoral Ward: Birtley South (E05016546)

Easting & Northing: 427658E, 554480N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 53' 5.81" N 1° 34' 12.93" W
Plus Code: 9C6WVCMH+XV

DfE Record: View record

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