Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery

Contact details for the school

School Name: Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery
Address: Lomond Walk, West Auckland
Town/City: Bishop Auckland
County: County Durham
Postcode: DL14 9UD
Telephone Number: 01388 833186
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sian Atkinson
Capacity: 119
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 161 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 135% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 40.4%

Location and administration

URN: 114069
DfE Number: 840/2330
UKPRN: 10073264
UPRN: 10014557120
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Bishop Auckland (E14001101)
Electoral Ward: West Auckland (E05016201)

Easting & Northing: 418095E, 526050N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 37' 47.64" N 1° 43' 15.89" W
Plus Code: 9C6WJ7HH+XH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Miss Fay Carney - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 1 July 2029.
  • Mrs Alison Chapman - Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 January 2029.
  • Mrs Diane Farrer - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 18 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2030.
  • Miss Gemma Ferguson - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Allan Fletcher - Governor. Appointed on 2 May 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 June 2026.
  • Miss Lauren Gill - Governor. Appointed on 5 January 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 4 January 2026.
  • Mrs Jane Sams - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 25 March 2030.
  • Mrs Deborah Slack - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Miss Kathleen Turner - Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 March 2027.
  • Mr Darryn John Veal - Governor. Appointed on 4 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 June 2029.