Beamish Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Beamish Primary School
Address: Co-operative Villas, Beamish, Cooperative Villas
Town/City: Stanley
County: County Durham
Postcode: DH9 0QN
Telephone Number: 01913 700181
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: Connect Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: New College Durham Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Karen Telfer
Capacity: 91
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 48 (60% boys & 40% girls)
Enrollment: 53% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 48.6%

Location and administration

URN: 150340
DfE Number: 840/2205
UKPRN: 10093916
UPRN: 10014550846
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: North Durham (E14001389)
Electoral Ward: Stanley (E05016195)

Easting & Northing: 421695E, 553378N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 52' 31.22" N 1° 39' 47.84" W
Plus Code: 9C6WV8GP+4M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Jean Carlton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 September 2027.
  • Mr William Cowie - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 July 2027.
  • Mrs Helen Faulds - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 14 October 2029.
  • Mrs Lynsey Flood - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 19 June 2030.
  • Mrs Wendy Guile - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 17 March 2029.
  • Mrs Rachel Henry - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 May 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 May 2029.
  • Dr Damian Parry - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 November 2025.
  • Mrs Judith Russell - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 May 2029.
  • Laura Slee - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 1 July 2030.
  • Rev Simon Spencer - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Karen Telfer - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Danielle Willis - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 June 2030.
  • Mr Carl Wilson - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 February 2030.