Easington Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Easington Academy
Address: Stockton Road, Easington Village
Town/City: Peterlee
County: County Durham
Postcode: SR8 3AY
Telephone Number: 01915 270757
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: North East Learning Trust
Sponsor: North East Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Falconer
Capacity: 750
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 769 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 103% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 38.8%

Location and administration

URN: 138075
DfE Number: 840/4280
UKPRN: 10037016
UPRN: 100110772901
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Easington (E14001211)
Electoral Ward: Easington & Shotton (E05016174)

Easting & Northing: 441650E, 543150N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 46' 55.82" N 1° 21' 13.66" W
Plus Code: 9C6WQJJW+VF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Stacey Benton - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 November 2028.
  • Mrs Emma Davies - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 October 2026.
  • Mrs Nicola Falconer - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Helen McCoy - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Ernie Milne - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 27 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 January 2028.
  • Miss Kate Morris - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Philip Powell - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 June 2027.
  • Miss Katy Stobbs - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 December 2028.
  • Mrs Lesley Wood - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 January 2028.