Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School
Address: Front Street, Esh
Town/City: Durham
County: County Durham
Postcode: DH7 9QR
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01913 731324
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Melrose Learning Trust
Sponsor: Diocese Of Durham

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Andrew Park
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 98 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.4%

Location and administration

URN: 148303
DfE Number: 840/3406
UKPRN: 10087310
UPRN: 200004277406
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: City of Durham (E14001173)
Electoral Ward: Langley & Esh (E05016181)
Diocese: CE13(Diocese of Durham)

Easting & Northing: 419719E, 544071N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 47' 30.42" N 1° 41' 40.97" W
Plus Code: 9C6WQ8R4+P4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Piero Alberici - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Gareth Ayre - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 12 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 January 2029.
  • Mrs Mary Barella - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 November 2026.
  • Mrs Joanna Coxon - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 January 2029.
  • Miss Pamela Flowers - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 March 2028.
  • Mr William Guymer - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Alison James - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 January 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Park - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 12 January 2029.
  • Rev Michael Peers - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 January 2029.