St Paul's CofE Primary School
School Name: St Paul's CofE Primary School Address: Waterworks Road, Ryhope Town/City: Sunderland County: Tyne and Wear Postcode: SR2 0LW Telephone Number: 01915 210055 Website: www.stpaulsryhope.co.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Voluntary controlled school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Quinn-Briton
Capacity: 342
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 332 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.4%
URN: 108836
DfE Number: 394/3005
UKPRN: 10075786
UPRN: 45093270
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Sunderland (E08000024)
Constituency: Sunderland Central (E14001531)
Electoral Ward: Ryhope (E05016390)
Diocese: CE13(Diocese of Durham)
Easting & Northing: 440593E, 552570N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 52' 0.86" N 1° 22' 8.08" W
Plus Code: 9C6WVJ8J+QC
DfE Record: View record
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- Revd David Chadwick - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2031.
- Mrs Victoria Cooper - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 March 2028.
- Mrs Helen Glancy - Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 25 June 2028.
- Mrs Carol Graham - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 10 November 2028.
- Mr Chris Harris - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 May 2028.
- Mrs Kate Hunter - Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 February 2027.
- Mr Salim Jaljula - Governor. Appointed on 16 June 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 June 2027.
- Ms Lindsey Leonard - Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 July 2026.
- Mrs Lisa Quinn-Briton - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Miss Morgan Jacklyn Sullivan - Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 January 2028.
- Mr Kevin Thomas - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 March 2027.