Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy
Address: Cleves Cross
Town/City: Ferryhill
County: County Durham
Postcode: DL17 8QY
Telephone Number: 01740 651599
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Melrose Learning Trust
Sponsor: Diocese Of Durham

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Christine Brentnall
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 248 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 118% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30.4%

Location and administration

URN: 140324
DfE Number: 840/2397
UKPRN: 10043933
UPRN: 200003646989
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor (E14001382)
Electoral Ward: Ferryhill (E05016177)

Easting & Northing: 429787E, 532885N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 41' 26.77" N 1° 32' 21.42" W
Plus Code: 9C6WMFR6+87

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Joshua Blood - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 November 2025.
  • Mrs Christine Brentnall - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Victoria Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2027.
  • Mrs Laura Metcalfe - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 November 2029.
  • Mrs Serena Nicholls - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 November 2029.
  • Mr Charles Pybus - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 July 2026.
  • Mr Charles Pybus - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2027.
  • Miss Srinidhi Seshadri - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 January 2026.
  • Mrs Hannah Snowball - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2025.
  • Mrs Jill Stamper - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 November 2029.
  • Mrs Anya Stephenson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2026.
  • Mrs Anya Stephenson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2025.