Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Address: Beal Walk, High Shincliffe, Shincliffe C of E Primary School
Town/City: Durham
County: County Durham
Postcode: DH1 2PN
Telephone Number: 01913 843739
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Philip Rumbles
Capacity: 215
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 195 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.7%

Location and administration

URN: 114229
DfE Number: 840/3167
UKPRN: 10073791
UPRN: 10001011689
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: 429692E, 540150N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 45' 21.82" N 1° 32' 24.07" W
Plus Code: 9C6WQF45+CX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Jonathan Ayre - Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 28 September 2026.
  • Mrs Clair Barbour - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 October 2029.
  • Mrs Joanne Davie - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 December 2029.
  • Mr David Duell - Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 13 July 2029.
  • Adam Henderson - Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 16 November 2027.
  • Father Peter Kashouris - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 5 October 2030.
  • Lesley Kirkup - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 October 2028.
  • Mrs Laura Richardson - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 October 2029.
  • Mr Phil Rumbles - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Daniela Slanickova - Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 28 September 2026.
  • Mrs Daniela Slanickova - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2027.
  • Helen Tait - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2028.