St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village
Address: Esh Village
Town/City: Durham
County: County Durham
Postcode: DH7 9QY
Telephone Number: 01913 731205
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
Sponsor: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Christina Parker
Capacity: 196
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 203 (60% boys & 40% girls)
Enrollment: 104% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.9%

Location and administration

URN: 148262
DfE Number: 840/3407
UKPRN: 10087147
UPRN: 200004277405
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: City of Durham (E14001173)
Electoral Ward: Langley & Esh (E05016181)
Diocese: RC08(Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle)

Easting & Northing: 419645E, 543983N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 47' 27.59" N 1° 41' 45.13" W
Plus Code: 9C6WQ8R3+9M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School (0.1km)
  2. Langley Park Primary School (1.7km)
  3. The Independent Grammar School:Durham (2.3km)
  4. Esh Winning Academy (2.7km)
  5. Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery (3.7km)
  6. Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor (3.7km)
  7. New Brancepeth Primary Academy (3.9km)
  8. Durham Academy (3.9km)
  9. Burnhope Primary School (4.1km)
  10. Witton Gilbert Primary School (4.1km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Father James Angus - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 January 2030.
  • Lynn Coxon - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2022.
  • Michael Downes - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 August 2030.
  • Kathryn Dunn - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 September 2027.
  • Helen Gillingham - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 March 2029.
  • Veronica Kelsey - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 28 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 February 2029.
  • Veronica Kelsey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 February 2029.
  • Christina Parker - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Shelagh Robinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 May 2030.
  • Joanne Sands - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 January 2028.
  • Mr Robert Waggott - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 September 2027.