West Pelton Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: West Pelton Primary School
Address: Twizell Lane, West Pelton
Town/City: Stanley
County: County Durham
Postcode: DH9 6SQ
Telephone Number: 01913 700238
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: The Acorn Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Curtis
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 55 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 52% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 54.9%

Location and administration

URN: 114004
DfE Number: 840/2114
UKPRN: 10072180
UPRN: 100110802963
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: North Durham (E14001389)
Electoral Ward: Pelton (E05016187)

Easting & Northing: 422960E, 552850N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 52' 13.93" N 1° 38' 37.02" W
Plus Code: 9C6WV9C4+6H

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Roseberry Primary and Nursery School (1.3km)
  2. Beamish Primary School (1.4km)
  3. Stanley Burnside Primary School (2.4km)
  4. East Stanley School (2.6km)
  5. Pelton Community Primary School (2.6km)
  6. Shield Row Primary School (2.9km)
  7. Bloemfontein Primary School (3.0km)
  8. North Durham Academy (3.0km)
  9. St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston (3.0km)
  10. Ouston Primary School (3.0km)
Associated schools

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Governors

  • Ms Deborah Louise Ainsworth - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 November 2029.
  • Mrs Helen Atherton - Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 January 2030.
  • Mrs Christine Baxter - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
  • Mrs Alice Butler - Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 October 2028.
  • Mrs Lisa Curtis - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Andrew Fletcher - Governor. Appointed on 18 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 February 2030.
  • Mrs Laura Greer - Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 January 2030.
  • Ms Victoria Hewison - Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Dr Rachael Kirkley - Governor. Appointed on 16 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 June 2026.
  • Mrs Abigail Mendy - Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 2 February 2030.
  • Mrs Michelle Radford - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Mr Michael Summers - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 March 2030.
  • Mrs Alison Whelan - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 November 2029.
  • Councillor Danny Wood - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2030.
  • Councillor Danny Wood - Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 18 January 2026.