Castleside Primary School
School Name: Castleside Primary School Address: Moorland Crescent, Castleside Town/City: Consett County: County Durham Postcode: DH8 9RG Telephone Number: 01207 508237 Website: https://www.castlesideps.org.uk
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
Headteacher: Mrs Jo Woodhall
Capacity: 140
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 83 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 59% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 23.4%
URN: 150341
DfE Number: 840/2266
UKPRN: 10093914
UPRN: 100110743201
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: North Durham (E14001389)
Electoral Ward: Consett South (E05016167)
Easting & Northing: 407954E, 548713N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 50' 1.76" N 1° 52' 39.19" W
Plus Code: 9C6WR4MC+GX
DfE Record: View record
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- Liz Bailey - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
- Mr Steven Davie-Trigg - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 December 2029.
- Ms Heather Farrimond - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 18 March 2026.
- Ms Victoria Morris - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 24 June 2029.
- Ms Ann Penny - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 June 2026.
- Ann Penny - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 June 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 21 June 2030.
- Lesley Pringle - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
- Mrs Judith Robson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 January 2026.
- Mrs Judith Robson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 22 January 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 21 January 2030.
- Katie Robson - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 December 2029.
- Mrs Susan Stephenson - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 March 2029.
- Mr Chris Storey - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 June 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 June 2029.
- Mrs Sara Toole - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 March 2029.
- Mrs Jo Woodhall - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).