St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
Address: Church Street
Town/City: Durham
Postcode: DH1 3DQ
Telephone Number: 01913 868029
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Donna Wilson-Smith
Capacity: 140
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 137 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.8%

Location and administration

URN: 114228
DfE Number: 840/3165
UKPRN: 10075841
UPRN: 100110738669
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: City of Durham (E14001173)
Electoral Ward: Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe (E05016175)
Diocese: CE13(Diocese of Durham)

Easting & Northing: 427634E, 541870N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 46' 17.88" N 1° 34' 18.6" W
Plus Code: 9C6WQCCH+M7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. University of Durham (0.3km)
  2. Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation (0.7km)
  3. St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (1.0km)
  4. Durham Sixth Form Centre (1.0km)
  5. Laurel Avenue Community Primary School (1.5km)
  6. Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery (1.6km)
  7. St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham (1.7km)
  8. Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (1.8km)
  9. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate (1.9km)
  10. St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham (2.0km)
Governors

  • Dr Carrie Armstrong - Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 November 2025.
  • Dr Martin Clarke - Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 May 2027.
  • Mrs Kate Holland - Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 January 2027.
  • Kate Holland - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 January 2027.
  • Ellie Hopgood - Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 5 July 2029.
  • Reverend Peter Kashouris - Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2003 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Jacob Knight - Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 June 2028.
  • Dr Jane Noble - Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 July 2029.
  • Edward Spencer - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 17 March 2029.
  • David Tait - Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • Mrs Amy Tomlinson - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 April 2030.
  • Leanne Wass - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 March 2029.
  • Benjamin Westwood - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2017 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 7 February 2029.
  • Benjamin Westwood - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 8 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 November 2025.
  • Mrs Donna Wilson-Smith - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Beth Windsor - Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 March 2029.