Open Other Primary Mixed

Browney Primary Academy

Harle Street, Browney, DH7 8HX
Part of: NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Browney Primary Academy
Browney, DH7 8HX
184 Pupils
126 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
17.40% FSM %
92 Boys
92 Girls
About Browney Primary Academy

Browney Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Browney, County Durham, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 184 pupils on roll. School capacity: 126. Current headteacher: Catherine Harris.

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 City of Durham
Ward Brandon
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-03-2014
UKPRN 10044151
URN 140359
Data Last Updated 11-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Joanne Ward Chair of Local Governing Body 31/01/2025 30/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Anna Cleckner Local Governor 16/01/2026 15/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr David Doupe Local Governor 23/11/2023 22/11/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Kerry Ellis Local Governor 26/01/2024 25/01/2027 Elected by school staff
Ms Clare Ellis Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Catherine Harris Local Governor 01/09/2016 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Vicky Lynch Local Governor 01/09/2024 30/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Shelley Mitchinson Local Governor 21/01/2026 21/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Daniel Pilling Local Governor 01/09/2024 16/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Margaret Robson Local Governor 31/01/2025 30/01/2028 Appointed by academy members
Mr Philip Vasey Local Governor 31/03/2023 30/03/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Debra Wilson Local Governor 01/05/2023 16/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Brandon Primary Academy
0.83 km • Durham
Other
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor
0.95 km • DURHAM
Other
Langley Moor Nursery School
1.48 km • Durham
Other
Langley Moor Primary School
1.53 km • Durham
Other
Durham High School
2.2 km •
Other
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
3.1 km • Durham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Browney Primary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Browney, County Durham.
Browney Primary Academy has 184 pupils, with a capacity of 126.
Browney Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Browney Primary Academy is Mrs Catherine Harris.
Browney Primary Academy is at Harle Street, Browney, DH7 8HX, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Browney Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Browney Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Catherine Harris
Harle Street, Browney, DH7 8HX
01913780562
www.browneyacademy.co.uk/
Location
DH7 8HX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140359
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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