Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
Contact details for the school

School Name: Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
Address: Relly Path, Neville's Cross
Town/City: Durham
Postcode: DH1 4JG
Telephone Number: 01913 842249
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Brannan
Capacity: 297
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 277 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.5%

Location and administration

URN: 114130
DfE Number: 840/2481
UKPRN: 10072155
UPRN: 100110739144
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: City of Durham (E14001173)
Electoral Ward: Neville's Cross (E05016185)

Easting & Northing: 426070E, 541959N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 46' 21.06" N 1° 35' 46.08" W
Plus Code: 9C6WQCF3+2G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (0.6km)
  2. Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (0.8km)
  3. Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation (0.9km)
  4. St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham (1.4km)
  5. St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School (1.6km)
  6. Langley Moor Primary School (1.6km)
  7. University of Durham (1.6km)
  8. Langley Moor Nursery School (1.7km)
  9. Durham Sixth Form Centre (1.8km)
  10. Durham Trinity School & Sports College (2.2km)
Governors

  • Mrs Madeleine Appleby - Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 April 2029.
  • Mrs Rebecca Blackwood - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Brown - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2017 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 9 September 2029.
  • Mrs Sophie Herd - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 March 2027.
  • Mr Chris Metcalfe - Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 January 2028.
  • Mr David Milligan - Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 June 2026.
  • Mrs Nicola Oxnard - Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2010 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 October 2027.
  • Miss Megan Rimmer - Governor. Appointed on 26 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 October 2027.
  • Miss Emma Roffe - Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 March 2029.
  • Mrs Jane Simmons-Thomas - Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 January 2029.
  • Mr Rory Whaling - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 3 May 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 May 2026.