Endeavour Academy Durham
School Name: Endeavour Academy Durham Address: Willerby Grove Town/City: Peterlee County: County Durham Postcode: SR8 2RN Telephone Number: 01915 185595 Website: www.endeavouracademy.co.uk
Phase: Ages 14-19 Type: Free schools alternative provision Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2014 Trust: Apollo Schools Trust
Headteacher: Headteacher Kerrie Whelan
Capacity: 50
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 50 (20% boys & 80% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 64%
URN: 141109
DfE Number: 840/4003
UKPRN: 10047097
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Easington (E14001211)
Electoral Ward: Peterlee (E05016188)
Easting & Northing: 442047E, 540919N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 45' 43.53" N 1° 20' 52.6" W
Plus Code: 9C6WQM62+RR
DfE Record: View record
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- Ashleigh Beattie - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 27 March 2027.
- Mrs Andrea Bell - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 5 March 2029.
- Mr Greg Corcoran - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
- Dr Valerie Cornish - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
- Ms Alex Hook - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 22 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 November 2028.
- Richie Lloyd - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
- Ms Phillippa Lythgoe - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
- Kerrie Whelan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Lesley Wood - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
- Ms Lindsey Wood - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2028.