Escomb Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Escomb Primary School
Address: Three Lane Ends, Escomb
Town/City: Bishop Auckland
County: County Durham
Postcode: DL14 7SR
Telephone Number: 01388 603273
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Emma Woodhouse
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 160 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 76% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.8%

Location and administration

URN: 114103
DfE Number: 840/2417
UKPRN: 10073260
UPRN: 100110747542
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Bishop Auckland (E14001101)
Electoral Ward: West Auckland (E05016201)

Easting & Northing: 418621E, 529318N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 39' 33.3" N 1° 42' 45.82" W
Plus Code: 9C6WM75P+MW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Karen Bennett - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 November 2026.
  • Mrs Donna Brown - Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 May 2026.
  • Mr Nathan Cox - Governor. Appointed on 20 February 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 February 2027.
  • Mrs Nicola Farren - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 March 2028.
  • Mrs Andrea Gibson - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 July 2028.
  • Mrs Amanda Gray - Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 May 2026.
  • Mrs Deborah Nicholson - Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 May 2030.
  • Mr Gavin Salmon - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 March 2028.
  • Mrs Jennifer TREMEWAN - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 March 2026.
  • Mrs Jennifer TREMEWAN - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 28 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 November 2029.
  • Mrs Rachel Wood - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 July 2028.
  • Mrs Emma Woodhouse - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).