Montalbo Nursery & Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Montalbo Nursery & Primary School
Address: Fairfield Road
Town/City: Barnard Castle
County: County Durham
Postcode: DL12 8TN
Telephone Number: 01833 637718
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Christopher Minikin
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 240 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 114% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.1%

Location and administration

URN: 114115
DfE Number: 840/2442
UKPRN: 10070831
UPRN: 100110714962
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Bishop Auckland (E14001101)
Electoral Ward: Barnard Castle (E05016155)

Easting & Northing: 405192E, 517031N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 32' 56.92" N 1° 55' 15.98" W
Plus Code: 9C6WG3XH+MH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Teesdale School and Sixth Form (0.6km)
  2. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle (0.7km)
  3. Green Lane Church of England Primary School (0.8km)
  4. Barnard Castle School (1.0km)
  5. Cotherstone Primary School (4.6km)
Governors

  • Mr Stephen Bage - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 September 2027.
  • Mr John Blissett - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2027.
  • Mrs Lisa Cole - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 January 2028.
  • Mr Craig Dunnill - Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 September 2027.
  • Mr Chris Foote-Wood - Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 29 April 2030.
  • Mrs Marion Freeman - Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 November 2027.
  • Mr Edward Henderson - Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 November 2029.
  • Councillor Ted Henderson - Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2021 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 29 November 2025.
  • Mrs Sarah O'Doherty - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 4 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 July 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah O'Doherty - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 5 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 July 2030.
  • Mr Richard Patterson - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 September 2026.
  • Ms Jessica Richardson - Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 September 2028.
  • Mr Shaun Thornton - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 October 2025.
  • Mrs Jillian Tugwell - Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 February 2030.
  • Ms Rachel Tweddle - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 November 2028.