Sherburn Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Sherburn Primary School
Address: Cookshold Lane, Sherburn Village
Town/City: Durham
County: County Durham
Postcode: DH6 1DU
Telephone Number: 01913 720281
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Susan Cornforth
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 176 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 84% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31%

Location and administration

URN: 114127
DfE Number: 840/2473
UKPRN: 10072156
UPRN: 200003219440
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: City of Durham (E14001173)
Electoral Ward: Pittington & Sherburn (E05016189)

Easting & Northing: 432108E, 542616N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 46' 41.06" N 1° 30' 7.95" W
Plus Code: 9C6WQFHX+64

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Nicholas Brown - Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2021 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 6 November 2027.
  • Miss Susan Claire Cornforth - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Linda Gunn - Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 June 2027.
  • Mr Brian Hardy - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 18 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2028.
  • Mr Simon Jewkes - Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 6 January 2028.
  • Mrs Mary Warburton - Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 April 2029.
  • Mr Steve Wharton - Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 July 2027.