Polam Hall School
School Name: Polam Hall School Address: Grange Road Town/City: Darlington County: County Durham Postcode: DL1 5PA Telephone Number: 01325 463383 Website: https://www.phs.woodard.co.uk/
Phase: All-through (ages 4-16) Type: Free schools Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2015 Trust: Woodard Academies Trust Sponsor: Woodard Academies Trust
Headteacher: Principal Kate Reid
Capacity: 882
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 842 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31.2%
URN: 142174
DfE Number: 841/6000
UKPRN: 10053816
UPRN: 10013312689
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Darlington (E06000005)
Constituency: Darlington (E14001190)
Electoral Ward: Park West (E05010426)
Easting & Northing: 428514E, 513816N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 31' 10.13" N 1° 33' 39.16" W
Plus Code: 9C6WGC9Q+QJ
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Andrew Buckingham - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 March 2027.
- Jake Burdis - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 November 2026.
- Ms Kathryn Bury - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 June 2018 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 June 2026.
- Ms Kath Dawson - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 June 2027.
- Mrs Catherine Hart - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 March 2026.
- Mrs Kate Heljula - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 March 2028.
- Mr Edward Pickering - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 March 2028.
- Mrs Kate Reid - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Ms Jen Robbins - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 December 2027.
- Mr David Robinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 December 2028.
- Mr Troy Simmons-Turner - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 September 2028.