West Cornforth Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: West Cornforth Primary School
Address: High Street, West Cornforth
Town/City: Ferryhill
County: County Durham
Postcode: DL17 9HP
Telephone Number: 01740 654315
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Mrs Kathryn Costello
Capacity: 186
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 251 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 135% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 47.5%

Location and administration

URN: 114079
DfE Number: 840/2370
UKPRN: 10073263
UPRN: 100110749627
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor (E14001382)
Electoral Ward: Bowburn & Coxhoe (E05016160)

Easting & Northing: 431157E, 534315N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 42' 12.73" N 1° 31' 4.36" W
Plus Code: 9C6WPF3J+CR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Coxhoe Primary School (1.0km)
  2. Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy (2.0km)
  3. Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School (2.5km)
  4. The Woodlands (2.5km)
  5. Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School (3.2km)
  6. Ferryhill Station Primary School (3.3km)
  7. Strawberry Lane (3.4km)
  8. Bowburn Primary School (3.5km)
  9. St Michael's Church of England Primary School (3.5km)
  10. Kelloe Primary School (3.7km)
Governors

  • Mrs Margaret Berry - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 March 2028.
  • Mrs Maxine Braithwaite - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 July 2027.
  • Mrs Jane Brown - Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 March 2027.
  • Mrs Kathryn Costello - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Lianne Grey - Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 June 2030.
  • Ms Yvonne McLaren - Governor. Appointed on 2 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 March 2026.
  • Ms Joanne McMahon - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 11 May 2026. Term runs until 10 May 2030.
  • Mrs Caroline Parkinson - Governor. Appointed on 2 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 January 2028.
  • Mr Dennis Ramsey - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 11 April 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 April 2028.
  • Mrs Julie Smith - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2027.
  • Mrs Laura Smith - Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 January 2027.
  • The Reverend Paul Tyler - Governor. Appointed on 5 July 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 July 2029.
  • Ms Joanne Wealleans - Governor. Appointed on 6 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 September 2027.