Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy
Address: Hawthorn Road, Sedgefield
Town/City: Stockton-on-Tees
Postcode: TS21 3DA
Telephone Number: 01740 620041
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: The Laidlaw Schools Trust
Sponsor: The Laidlaw Schools Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Paul Taylor
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 256 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 122% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.1%

Location and administration

URN: 149225
DfE Number: 840/2593
UKPRN: 10091161
UPRN: 100110783430
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor (E14001382)
Electoral Ward: Sedgefield (E05016192)

Easting & Northing: 435715E, 529452N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 39' 34.33" N 1° 26' 51.88" W
Plus Code: 9C6WMH52+RW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Emma Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 February 2030.
  • Andrea Crawshaw - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 November 2027.
  • Gemma Firmin - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Scott Gooding - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 21 April 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 April 2030.
  • Natalie Jemmeson - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 July 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 July 2026.
  • Mrs Helen Letts - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 February 2030.
  • Mrs Sarah McPhie - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 April 2028.
  • Andrew Smyth - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 July 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 July 2026.
  • Paul Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 February 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).