St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Address: Front Street, Bishop Middleham
Town/City: Ferryhill
County: County Durham
Postcode: DL17 9AL
Telephone Number: 01740 651482
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: One Excellence Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Beth Dawson
Capacity: 120
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 125 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 104% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.6%

Location and administration

URN: 148854
DfE Number: 840/3441
UKPRN: 10089549
UPRN: 100110805437
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor (E14001382)
Electoral Ward: Sedgefield (E05016192)
Diocese: CE13(Diocese of Durham)

Easting & Northing: 433091E, 531374N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 40' 37.15" N 1° 29' 17.52" W
Plus Code: 9C6WMGG6+QP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Craig Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2023 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 17 December 2027.
  • Mr Tom Cunningham - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 21 May 2026.
  • Mr Tom Cunningham - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2025.
  • Mrs Beth Dawson - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Miss Stacey Dyke - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 March 2030.
  • Reverend David Lucas - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 3 December 2025.
  • Reverend David Lucas - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 15 July 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 14 July 2028.
  • Mrs Michelle MacCallam - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 March 2026.
  • Ms Abby Moore - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 March 2026.
  • Mrs Victoria Peacock - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 October 2028.
  • Mr James Pritchard - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 March 2026.
  • Miss Emily Urwin - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.