Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School
Address: Westcroft, Stanhope
Town/City: Bishop Auckland
County: County Durham
Postcode: DL13 2NU
Telephone Number: 01388 528218
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: Durham And Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust
Sponsor: Durham And Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Mrs Deb Cross
Capacity: 178
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 123 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 69% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.8%

Location and administration

URN: 147814
DfE Number: 840/3087
UKPRN: 10085848
UPRN: 10014554170
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Bishop Auckland (E14001101)
Electoral Ward: Weardale (E05016200)
Diocese: CE13(Diocese of Durham)

Easting & Northing: 399211E, 539491N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 45' 3.63" N 2° 0' 49.09" W
Plus Code: 9C6VQX2P+CG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Deb Jo-Ann Cross - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Julian Haynes - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 21 March 2030.
  • Sarah Haynes - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 February 2029.
  • Rev Graeme Holdsworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 April 2030.
  • Ms Sarah Ingwersen - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 January 2028.
  • Mrs Liz Johns - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 March 2027.
  • Mrs Angela Johnson - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 March 2027.
  • Revd John McHale - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • Mrs Donna Peadon - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 13 May 2028.
  • Mr Duncan Riley - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2029.