Open Other Primary Mixed

Acre Rigg Academy

Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, SR8 2DU
Part of: TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Acre Rigg Academy
Peterlee, SR8 2DU
256 Pupils
268 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
58.20% FSM %
123 Boys
133 Girls
About Acre Rigg Academy

Acre Rigg Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Peterlee, County Durham, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 7–11. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 256 pupils on roll. School capacity: 268. Current headteacher: Julie Craggs.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency Easington
Ward Peterlee
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-12-2012
UKPRN 10038462
URN 138554
Data Last Updated 19-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Vivien Ingleton Chair of Local Governing Body 17/12/2024 16/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Hayleigh Bate Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2025 Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust
Miss Allison Boustead Local Governor 17/12/2024 16/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Wendy Brown Local Governor 05/03/2024 04/03/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Joanne Cooper Local Governor 18/11/2024 17/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Julie Craggs Local Governor 01/12/2023 30/11/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Barbara Crisp Local Governor 09/10/2024 01/05/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Melissa Levitt Local Governor 08/03/2025 07/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jan Thirlaway Local Governor 01/11/2025 31/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Janina Wright Local Governor 13/11/2023 12/11/2026 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Acre Rigg Infant School
0.02 km • Peterlee
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Endeavour Academy Durham
0.59 km • Peterlee
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East Durham College
0.59 km • Peterlee
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Howletch Lane Primary School
0.96 km • Peterlee
Other
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
1.06 km • Peterlee
Other
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
1.07 km • Peterlee
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Acre Rigg Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Peterlee, County Durham.
Acre Rigg Academy has 256 pupils, with a capacity of 268.
Acre Rigg Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at Acre Rigg Academy is Julie Craggs.
Acre Rigg Academy is at Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, SR8 2DU, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Acre Rigg Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Julie Craggs
Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, SR8 2DU
01915862915
www.acreriggacademy.co.uk
Location
SR8 2DU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138554
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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