Browney Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Browney Primary Academy
Address: Harle Street
Town/City: Browney
County: County Durham
Postcode: DH7 8HX
Telephone Number: 01913 780562
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: North East Learning Trust
Sponsor: North East Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Harris
Capacity: 126
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 181 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 144% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16%

Location and administration

URN: 140359
DfE Number: 840/2015
UKPRN: 10044151
UPRN: 100110741974
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: City of Durham (E14001173)
Electoral Ward: Brandon (E05016161)

Easting & Northing: 424746E, 539161N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 44' 50.78" N 1° 37' 1.03" W
Plus Code: 9C6WP9WM+X6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Anna Cleckner - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 January 2030.
  • Dr David Doupe - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 November 2026.
  • Ms Clare Ellis - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Ms Kerry Ellis - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 January 2027.
  • Mrs Catherine Harris - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Vicky Lynch - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 September 2025.
  • Mrs Shelley Mitchinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 January 2029.
  • Mr Daniel Pilling - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 January 2026.
  • Mrs Margaret Robson - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 30 January 2028.
  • Mr Philip Vasey - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 March 2029.
  • Mrs Joanne Ward - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 31 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 January 2028.
  • Mrs Debra Wilson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 January 2026.