Educational Establishments

Staindrop Academy

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Headteacher Mrs Sarah Mitchinson
Address Staindrop Academy
Cleatlam Lane
Staindrop
Darlington
County Durham
DL2 3JU
Website www.staindropschool.com
Telephone 01833660285
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Secondary (Ages 11 - 16)
Boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese None /
Admissions Policy
School Capacity 675
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 387 (193 / 194)
Percentage Free School Meals 25.8%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Christine Stonehouse Chair of Local Governing Body 04/10/2022 04/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanna Baker Local Governor 12/01/2022 11/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Chawner Local Governor 05/09/2023 04/09/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Phil Collingwood Local Governor 10/02/2023 09/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katy Hebdon Local Governor 05/01/2022 04/01/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Paul Marwood Local Governor 17/12/2021 16/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Sowerby Local Governor 04/10/2022 01/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Victoria Summerfield Local Governor 24/04/2023 23/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School

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Headteacher Mr Steven Whelerton
Address Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Black Swan Wynd
Staindrop
Darlington
County Durham
DL2 3NL
Website www.staindrop-pri.durham.sch.uk/
Telephone 01833660334
Type of Establishment Voluntary controlled school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Durham
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 172 (100 / 72)
Percentage Free School Meals 17.7%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Paula Kirkup Chair of Governors 08/12/2023 08/12/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Steven Bainbridge Governor 10/12/2021 09/12/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Beverley Challinor Governor 08/12/2023 08/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Karen Clark Governor 25/11/2021 24/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Clarke Governor 30/11/2021 29/11/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Phillip Collingwood Governor 15/11/2021 14/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Caroline Harland Governor 08/12/2020 07/12/2024 Elected by school staff
Reverend Eileen Harrop Governor 04/12/2023 03/12/2027 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Victoria Jane Kidd Governor 06/12/2022 05/12/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Melanie Phipps Governor 14/12/2022 13/12/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Helen West Governor 18/11/2023 18/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steve Whelerton Governor 01/09/2015 31/08/2035 Appointed by GB/board