The Grove Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Grove Primary School
Address: Oakfield Lane, The Grove
Town/City: Consett
County: County Durham
Postcode: DH8 8AP
Telephone Number: 01207 502938
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Bernadette Atkinson
Capacity: 200
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 179 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 42.7%

Location and administration

URN: 114046
DfE Number: 840/2269
UKPRN: 10077257
UPRN: 100110743147
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Blaydon and Consett (E14001106)
Electoral Ward: Consett South (E05016167)

Easting & Northing: 409276E, 550276N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 50' 52.24" N 1° 51' 24.92" W
Plus Code: 9C6WR4XV+46

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett (0.2km)
  2. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill (1.2km)
  3. Derwentside College (1.4km)
  4. Moorside Primary Academy (1.4km)
  5. Delta Independent School (1.5km)
  6. Benfieldside Primary School (1.7km)
  7. Learning for Life (1.9km)
  8. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett (1.9km)
  9. Consett Infant School (1.9km)
  10. Castleside Primary School (2.0km)
Governors

  • Ms Bernadette Atkinson - Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Jayne Baker - Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 July 2029.
  • Mr Lee Bramley - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 March 2030.
  • Mr Dale Checksfield - Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 April 2029.
  • Mrs Carly Grundy - Governor. Appointed on 16 February 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 February 2030.
  • Ms Lesley Kendall - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 September 2027.
  • Mr Richard Lowe - Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2030.
  • Mrs Michelle Thompson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 15 November 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 14 November 2028.
  • Mrs Victoria Thompson - Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 July 2029.
  • Mrs Rachael Wilkinson - Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 November 2026.