Benfieldside Primary School
School Name: Benfieldside Primary School Address: Moorlands, Blackhill Town/City: Consett County: County Durham Postcode: DH8 0JX Country: 100110802982 Telephone Number: 01207 591369 Website: www.benfieldside.durham.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Community school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mrs C Addison
Capacity: 357
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 237 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 66% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 56.9%
URN: 114045
DfE Number: 840/2749
UKPRN: 10070842
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: North West Durham (E14000856)
Electoral Ward: Benfieldside (E05009037)
Easting & Northing: 409519E, 551995N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 51' 47.84" N 1° 51' 11.1" W
Plus Code: 9C6WV47W+8Q
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Caroline Sara Addison - Governor. Appointed on 17 April 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 17 April 2026.
- Mrs Claire Kerry - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 March 2027.
- Mrs Lauren Lamb - Governor. Appointed on 29 June 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 June 2025.
- Mrs Louise Lee - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 May 2024.
- Mrs Joanne Murray Vice Chair of Governors - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2021 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 23 March 2025.
- Mr Christopher Neil - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 October 2026.
- Mrs Lisa Rowell - Governor. Appointed on 2 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 November 2025.
- Doctor Samuel Rushworth - Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 January 2026.
- Mr Adam Stubbs - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 November 2024.
- Mrs Janet Willis - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 November 2026.