Finchale Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Finchale Primary School
Address: Canterbury Road, Newton Hall
Town/City: Durham
County: County Durham
Postcode: DH1 5XT
Country: 100110803749
Telephone Number: 01913 865187
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1996

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Dr Sandra Whitton
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 211 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 2.8%

Location and administration

URN: 130312
DfE Number: 840/2748
UKPRN: 10075589
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: City of Durham (E14000641)
Electoral Ward: Framwellgate and Newton Hall (E05009064)

Easting & Northing: 428202E, 545370N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 48' 10.99" N 1° 33' 45.59" W
Plus Code: 9C6WRC3P+6W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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