Cotherstone Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Cotherstone Primary School
Address: Cotherstone
Town/City: Barnard Castle
County: County Durham
Postcode: DL12 9QB
Telephone Number: 01833 650491
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Julie Gibson
Capacity: 84
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 66 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 79% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.7%

Location and administration

URN: 114020
DfE Number: 840/2185
UKPRN: 10072178
UPRN: 10034123105
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Bishop Auckland (E14001101)
Electoral Ward: Upper Teesdale (E05016199)

Easting & Northing: 401282E, 519543N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 34' 18.27" N 1° 58' 53.55" W
Plus Code: 9C6WH2C9+M9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same federation

Governors

  • Mr Richard Batchelor - Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 12 November 2027.
  • Councillor Richard Bell - Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 25 February 2029.
  • Mrs Alison Butler - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
  • Mr John Degnan - Governor. Appointed on 11 January 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 10 January 2029.
  • Mrs Lorna Dunn - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 December 2028.
  • Mrs Julie Emma Gibson - Governor. Appointed on 17 April 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Chris Roberts - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Samantha Webb - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 13 March 2029.
  • Ms Jane Wilkinson - Governor. Appointed on 8 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 May 2028.
  • Mrs Heather Yip - Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 November 2027.