Deaf Hill Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Deaf Hill Primary School
Address: Station Road West
Town/City: Trimdon Station
County: County Durham
Postcode: TS29 6BP
Telephone Number: 01429 880358
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: Ad Astra Academy Trust
Sponsor: Ad Astra Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Paul Newton
Capacity: 182
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 154 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 85% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 50%

Location and administration

URN: 150147
DfE Number: 840/2516
UKPRN: 10093284
UPRN: 10013055297
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor (E14001382)
Electoral Ward: Trimdon & Wingate (E05016197)

Easting & Northing: 437885E, 536503N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 43' 21.86" N 1° 24' 47.5" W
Plus Code: 9C6WPHFP+3P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Jade Armstrong - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 September 2028.
  • Mr Peter Atherton - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 July 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 July 2028.
  • Ms Carol Ayre - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 1 October 2027.
  • Ms Florence Grieves - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 May 2028.
  • Ms Samantha Midgley - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 June 2026.
  • Mr Paul Newton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Emily Pearce - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 October 2029.
  • Ms Claire Smith - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 March 2026.
  • Ms Katie Tailford - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2030.
  • Ms Lucy Wesson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2030.