Bowburn Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Bowburn Primary School
Address: Crowtrees Lane
Town/City: Bowburn
County: County Durham
Postcode: DH6 5FP
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01913 770497
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2025
Trust: Advance Learning Partnership
Sponsor: Advance Learning Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Natalie Maughan
Capacity: 540
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 438 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 81% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30.6%

Location and administration

URN: 152113
DfE Number: 840/2388
UKPRN: 10098907
UPRN: 10094938235
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor (E14001382)
Electoral Ward: Bowburn & Coxhoe (E05016160)

Easting & Northing: 430980E, 537780N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 44' 4.87" N 1° 31' 12.93" W
Plus Code: 9C6WPFMH+VV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Ms Vivienne Anderson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 January 2026.
  • Ms Janet Blakey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2026.
  • Ms Catherine Bright - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 20 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Catherine Bright - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 November 2025.
  • Mr Paul Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 April 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 11 April 2030.
  • Mr Dan Byers - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Sandra Cavanagh - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Karen Draper - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Claire Foster - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Katie Freeman - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 March 2026.
  • Ms Caitlyn Galloway - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr David Galloway - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Gary Hutchinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 April 2030.
  • Ms Cathy Lee - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 July 2030.
  • Ms Natalie Maughan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Victoria McLean - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.