Polam Hall School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Polam Hall School
Address: Grange Road
Town/City: Darlington
County: County Durham
Postcode: DL1 5PA
Telephone Number: 01325 463383
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • 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.