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Acre Rigg Infant School

Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, SR8 2DU
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Acre Rigg Infant School
Peterlee, SR8 2DU
259 Pupils
189 Capacity
2–7 Age Range
47.30% FSM %
130 Boys
129 Girls
About Acre Rigg Infant School

Acre Rigg Infant School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Peterlee, County Durham, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 2–7 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 259 pupils on roll. School capacity: 189. Current headteacher: Kate Longstaff.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
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 Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10076460
URN 114154
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Rev Elaine Jones Chair of Governors 21/10/2018 14/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Deborah Clark Governor 10/05/2023 09/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Michaela Doyle Governor 05/10/2021 04/10/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Headteacher Kate Longstaff Governor 01/09/2015 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Judith Ramshaw Governor 01/09/2015 27/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Stacey Rhodes Governor 22/01/2026 21/01/2030 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Sarah Robinson Governor 12/11/2024 11/11/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Sheila Simpson Governor 17/01/2023 16/01/2027 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Andrea Tracey Governor 16/02/2026 16/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Acre Rigg Academy
0.02 km • Peterlee
Other
Endeavour Academy Durham
0.58 km • Peterlee
Other
East Durham College
0.58 km • Peterlee
Other
Howletch Lane Primary School
0.94 km • Peterlee
Other
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
1.04 km • Peterlee
Other
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
1.05 km • Peterlee
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Acre Rigg Infant School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Peterlee, County Durham.
Acre Rigg Infant School has 259 pupils, with a capacity of 189.
Acre Rigg Infant School caters for pupils aged 2 to 7.
The Headteacher at Acre Rigg Infant School is Mrs Kate Longstaff.
Acre Rigg Infant School is at Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, SR8 2DU, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Acre Rigg Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.
Acre Rigg Infant School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Kate Longstaff
Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, SR8 2DU
01915864437
www.acrerigg-inf.durham.sch.uk/
Location
SR8 2DU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114154
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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