Whitworth Park Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Whitworth Park Academy
Address: Whitworth Lane
Town/City: Spennymoor
County: County Durham
Postcode: DL16 7LN
Country: 100110749148
Telephone Number: 01388 824800
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Advance Learning Partnership
Sponsor: Advance Learning Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr David Stone
Capacity: 1300
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 793 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 61% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 29%

Location and administration

URN: 145564
DfE Number: 840/4009
UKPRN: 10068491
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Bishop Auckland (E14000569)
Electoral Ward: Spennymoor (E05009082)

Easting & Northing: 424973E, 533376N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 41' 43.59" N 1° 36' 50.11" W
Plus Code: 9C6WM9WP+5C

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Alan Boddy - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 20 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2026.
  • Mr Graham Darby - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 January 2026.
  • Mrs Kathleen Foy - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2018 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 September 2026.
  • Mr Daniel Harrison - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 February 2024.
  • Mr Ian Merrington - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 November 2025.
  • Mr Anthony Richardson - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 28 September 2026.
  • Mr Jeffrey Spence - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 September 2026.