Acre Rigg Infant School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Acre Rigg Infant School
Address: Acre Rigg Road
Town/City: Peterlee
County: County Durham
Postcode: SR8 2DU
Telephone Number: 01915 864437
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-7)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Kate Longstaff
Capacity: 189
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 252 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 133% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 48%

Location and administration

URN: 114154
DfE Number: 840/2540
UKPRN: 10076460
UPRN: 100110772388
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Easington (E14001211)
Electoral Ward: Peterlee (E05016188)

Easting & Northing: 442031E, 541496N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 46' 2.2" N 1° 20' 53.2" W
Plus Code: 9C6WQM82+WQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Acre Rigg Academy (0.0km)
  2. East Durham College (0.6km)
  3. Endeavour Academy Durham (0.6km)
  4. Howletch Lane Primary School (0.9km)
  5. St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College (1.0km)
  6. Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School (1.1km)
  7. Easington Academy (1.7km)
  8. Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School (1.8km)
  9. Shotton Hall Primary School (1.9km)
  10. The Academy at Shotton Hall (1.9km)
Governors

  • Mrs Deborah Clark - Governor. Appointed on 10 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 May 2027.
  • Rev Elaine Edith Jones - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 21 October 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 March 2028.
  • Headteacher Kate Elizabeth Longstaff - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Judith Elizabeth Ramshaw - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 April 2030.
  • Mrs Stacey Louise Rhodes - Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 21 January 2030.
  • Mrs Sarah Robinson - Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 11 November 2028.
  • Mrs Sheila Simpson - Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2023 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 16 January 2027.
  • Mrs Andrea Tracey - Governor. Appointed on 16 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 February 2030.