St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School
School Name: St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School Address: Scholars Path Town/City: Newton Aycliffe County: County Durham Postcode: DL5 7HB Telephone Number: 01325 300236 Website: http://www.stfrancishorndale.org.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Lakey
Capacity: 236
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 147 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 62% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 71.5%
URN: 114267
DfE Number: 840/3472
UKPRN: 10071025
UPRN: 100110805529
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor (E14001382)
Electoral Ward: Aycliffe North & Middridge (E05016153)
Diocese: CE13(Diocese of Durham)
Easting & Northing: 426280E, 525288N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 37' 21.7" N 1° 35' 39.72" W
Plus Code: 9C6WJCF4+37
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr David Bowes - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 June 2026.
- Mr Craig Brown - Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 11 January 2027.
- Mrs Joanne Copeland - Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 January 2030.
- Miss Melody (Associate Member) Hockaday - Governor. Appointed on 9 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 June 2030.
- Kayleigh Hunt - Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 April 2030.
- Mrs Debbie Ingram - Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 20 February 2026.
- Mr Stephen Ingram - Governor. Appointed on 28 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 May 2028.
- Mrs Lisa Lakey - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Rev Helen Musson - Governor. Appointed on 28 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 October 2029.
- Mrs Brooke Pickett - Governor. Appointed on 10 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 May 2028.
- Mr Ian Shaw - Governor. Appointed on 28 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 May 2028.
- Mr Stuart Shields - Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 January 2028.