Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
Address: Broom Road
Town/City: Ferryhill
County: County Durham
Postcode: DL17 8AN
Telephone Number: 01740 651363
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Stuart Shields
Capacity: 348
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 246 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 71% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 47.6%

Location and administration

URN: 114096
DfE Number: 840/2400
UKPRN: 10070835
UPRN: 100110749475
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor (E14001382)
Electoral Ward: Ferryhill (E05016177)

Easting & Northing: 429308E, 532578N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 41' 16.94" N 1° 32' 48.28" W
Plus Code: 9C6WMFQ3+68

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mr Stuart Shields - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
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