Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary 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: www.shincliffe.durham.sch.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Voluntary controlled school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
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%
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.