Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Low Road
 Gainford
 Darlington
 County Durham DL2 3DR
Telephone: 01325 730274

School Type

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Converter Academy
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
History: This school arose from Gainford CofE Primary School and Preschool
Trust: Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust
Sponsor: Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Karen Whitaker (since September 2024)
Previous Headteacher: Chris Riley
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 4.3 / 1.5
Non-teaching Staff*: 4.63
Number of pupils: 50
Pupils Per Teacher: 11.6
Sex: Mixed (50% boys / 50% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 16.70% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 25.8%
Local child deprivation rate: 6.8% (2km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 12.2%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 6.9%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 9.4km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: North East
Authority: Durham
Constituency: Bishop Auckland
Electoral Ward: Barnard Castle East
School Number: 8403131

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 14th July 2015 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Good

External Links

DfE Record: View record
The Schools Guide: School indicators | Staff indicators
 
 

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