Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool
Contact details for the school

School Name: Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool
Address: Low Road, Gainford
Town/City: Darlington
County: County Durham
Postcode: DL2 3DR
Telephone Number: 01325 730274
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: Durham And Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust
Sponsor: Durham And Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Karen Whitaker
Capacity: 100
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 42 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 42% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20%

Location and administration

URN: 151061
DfE Number: 840/3131
UKPRN: 10095794
UPRN: 100110804708
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Bishop Auckland (E14001101)
Electoral Ward: Lower Teesdale (E05016182)
Diocese: CE13(Diocese of Durham)

Easting & Northing: 416904E, 516824N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 32' 49.31" N 1° 44' 24.21" W
Plus Code: 9C6WG7W5+RX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Ingleton CofE Primary School (3.7km)
  2. Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School (3.7km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Dr John Broderick - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2028.
  • Mr William Deakin - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 12 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 January 2029.
  • Mr Barry Divers - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 August 2028.
  • Mrs Heather Drake-Brockman - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Fells - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Kim Hawlor - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 9 February 2028.
  • Mrs Toni Muir - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 March 2030.
  • Mrs Judith Pressley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 22 November 2026.
  • Mr Jeffrey Rogerson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2028.
  • Miss Julie Simpson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 February 2027.
  • Mrs Karen Whitaker - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).