Pelton Community Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Pelton Community Primary School
Address: Ouston Lane, Pelton
Town/City: Chester le Street
County: County Durham
Postcode: DH2 1EZ
Country: 10002956072
Telephone Number: 01913 700260
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2003
Federation: Beamish And Pelton Federation Of Schools

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Karen Telfer
Capacity: 384
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 321 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 84% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 40.8%

Location and administration

URN: 134078
DfE Number: 840/2005
UKPRN: 10069405
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: North Durham (E14000840)
Electoral Ward: Pelton (E05009073)

Easting & Northing: 425556E, 553284N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 52' 27.52" N 1° 36' 11.26" W
Plus Code: 9C6WV9FW+PP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same federation

Predecessor schools†

Governors

  • Mrs Jean Carleton - Governor. Appointed on 10 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 September 2023.
  • Mr William Cowie - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2023.
  • Mrs Heleb Faulds - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2021 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 25 November 2025.
  • Mrs Wendy Guile - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 18 March 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 March 2025.
  • Mrs Rachel Henry - Governor. Appointed on 17 May 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 May 2025.
  • Doctor Damian Parry - Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2023.
  • Mrs Judith Russell - Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 March 2025.
  • Mr David Ward - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2024.
  • Councillor Danny Wood - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2020 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 26 November 2024.