Burnhope Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Burnhope Primary School
Address: Langley Avenue, Burnhope
Town/City: Durham
Postcode: DH7 0AG
Telephone Number: 01207 520243
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: Stanley Learning Partnership
Sponsor: Stanley Learning Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Bryson
Capacity: 106
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 69 (61% boys & 39% girls)
Enrollment: 65% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 51.6%

Location and administration

URN: 149122
DfE Number: 840/2261
UKPRN: 10090461
UPRN: 100110741387
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: North Durham (E14001389)
Electoral Ward: Lanchester & Burnhope (E05016180)

Easting & Northing: 418907E, 547966N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 49' 36.54" N 1° 42' 25.52" W
Plus Code: 9C6WR7GV+P5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Lisa Bryson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Miss Amy Davison - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 9 March 2030.
  • Miss Natalie Dawson - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 October 2026.
  • Mr Ossie Johnson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 3 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 February 2030.
  • Angela McDermid - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 July 2028.
  • Councillor Douglas Oliver - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 December 2025.
  • Mrs Karen Reynoldson - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 March 2030.
  • Mrs Sarah Ward - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 October 2029.
  • Mrs Kay Winship - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 February 2030.