Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton
Contact details for the school

School Name: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton
Address: Fleming Field, Shotton
Town/City: Durham
County: County Durham
Postcode: DH6 2JQ
Telephone Number: 01915 261531
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust
Sponsor: Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Ashton
Capacity: 168
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 156 (40% boys & 60% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 32.1%

Location and administration

URN: 148788
DfE Number: 840/3504
UKPRN: 10089245
UPRN: 10013056831
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Easington (E14001211)
Electoral Ward: Easington & Shotton (E05016174)
Diocese: RC08(Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle)

Easting & Northing: 438617E, 541350N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 45' 58.46" N 1° 24' 4.28" W
Plus Code: 9C6WQH8X+FG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Shotton Primary School (0.8km)
  2. St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley (2.5km)
  3. Thornley Academy (2.6km)
  4. Ludworth Primary School (2.6km)
  5. Wheatley Hill Community Primary School (2.8km)
  6. Howletch Lane Primary School (3.1km)
  7. Easington CofE Primary School (3.4km)
  8. Acre Rigg Infant School (3.4km)
  9. Acre Rigg Academy (3.4km)
  10. East Durham College (3.5km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Mrs Lisa Ashton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Jane Dent - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 November 2027.
  • Mr Paul Francis - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 31 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 October 2025.
  • Mr Paul Francis - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 23 June 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Henery - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 November 2028.
  • Mr Kevin Monaghan - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 March 2030.
  • Mrs Lucy Robinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Mrs Clare Sutherland - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 October 2025.
  • Mrs Clare Sutherland - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 22 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mrs Gemma Wright - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 November 2029.