St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Address: Crossgate Peth
Town/City: Durham
County: County Durham
Postcode: DH1 4QB
Telephone Number: 01913 847331
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: Mrs Alice Hassall
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 397 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 2.3%

Location and administration

URN: 114230
DfE Number: 840/3168
UKPRN: 10073790
UPRN: 10013260145
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: City of Durham (E14001173)
Electoral Ward: Neville's Cross (E05016185)
Diocese: CE13(Diocese of Durham)

Easting & Northing: 426663E, 541983N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 46' 21.73" N 1° 35' 12.89" W
Plus Code: 9C6WQCF7+36

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation (0.3km)
  2. Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery (0.6km)
  3. St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School (1.0km)
  4. Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (1.0km)
  5. University of Durham (1.1km)
  6. Durham Sixth Form Centre (1.3km)
  7. St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham (1.3km)
  8. Durham Trinity School & Sports College (2.0km)
  9. Langley Moor Primary School (2.0km)
  10. Langley Moor Nursery School (2.1km)
Governors

  • Graham Donachie - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 June 2030.
  • Mrs Alice Hassall - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Rev Barnaby Huish - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2006 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Claire Jones - Governor. Appointed on 7 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 March 2030.
  • Rachel Newman - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 November 2028.
  • Mrs Angela Rees - Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Navin Rizwi - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
  • Mr Michael Ross - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 December 2028.
  • Councillor Elizabeth Scott - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 30 June 2029.
  • Kathleen Smith - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 October 2029.
  • Mrs Claire Tiffin - Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 June 2030.
  • Mrs Joan Twomey - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
  • Mrs Gianna Ulyatt - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 4 October 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.