Cassop Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Cassop Primary School
Address: Cassop
Town/City: Durham
Postcode: DH6 4RA
Telephone Number: 01913 770293
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Curtis
Capacity: 176
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 114 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 65% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.7%

Location and administration

URN: 114075
DfE Number: 840/2362
UKPRN: 10072166
UPRN: 10001009737
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor (E14001382)
Electoral Ward: Bowburn & Coxhoe (E05016160)

Easting & Northing: 433989E, 537741N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 44' 2.91" N 1° 28' 24.73" W
Plus Code: 9C6WPGMG+MH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Kelloe Primary School (1.3km)
  2. Bowburn Primary School (3.0km)
  3. Strawberry Lane (3.1km)
  4. Thornley Academy (3.3km)
  5. Coxhoe Primary School (3.4km)
  6. Wheatley Hill Community Primary School (3.6km)
  7. St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley (3.8km)
  8. Trimdon Hill School (3.8km)
  9. Deaf Hill Primary School (4.1km)
  10. Ludworth Primary School (4.1km)
Associated schools

Same federation

Governors

  • Ms Deborah 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 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 18 January 2026.