Shield Row Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Shield Row Primary School
Address: King Edward VIII Terrace, Shield Row
Town/City: Stanley
County: County Durham
Postcode: DH9 0HQ
Telephone Number: 01207 239661
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Tudhoe Learning Trust
Sponsor: Tudhoe Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Jill Cooke
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 196 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30.6%

Location and administration

URN: 141997
DfE Number: 840/2017
UKPRN: 10049510
UPRN: 200004280132
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: North Durham (E14001389)
Electoral Ward: Stanley (E05016195)

Easting & Northing: 420257E, 553779N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 52' 44.41" N 1° 41' 8.41" W
Plus Code: 9C6WV8H7+JP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Adele Bolton - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 November 2028.
  • Jill Cooke - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Ross Herring - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 June 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 7 June 2026.
  • Mr James Neilands - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 January 2029.
  • Mrs Christine Paley - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 June 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 June 2026.
  • Mrs Melissa Pedro - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 September 2030.
  • Mr Mark Riley-Gledhill - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 June 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 7 June 2026.
  • Mr Nathan Shrubb - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 September 2030.
  • Mrs Alison Tate - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 March 2030.
  • Mrs Kirstin Tate - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 December 2026.
  • Mr Wayne Thompson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 6 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2026.
  • Mr Craig Webber - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 June 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 15 June 2029.