Open State Primary Mixed

Bullion Lane Primary School

Bullion Lane, Chester le Street, DH2 2DP
299 Pupils
315 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
66.40% FSM %
142 Boys
157 Girls
About Bullion Lane Primary School

Located in Chester le Street (DH2 2DP), Bullion Lane Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of County Durham.

It has 299 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: Sarah Barningham.

Data for Bullion Lane Primary School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

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 North Durham
Ward Chester-le-Street North
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 10073248
URN 114209
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (7)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jan Stephenson Chair of Governors 03/03/2024 03/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carrie Curry Governor 12/09/2022 12/09/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Margaret Lloyd Governor 04/09/2022 04/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michelle McKenna Governor 20/05/2023 20/05/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Marion Robson Governor 30/09/2021 30/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Denise Walton Governor 15/02/2024 15/03/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Catherine Younger Governor 29/06/2021 29/06/2025 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Bullion Lane Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chester le Street, County Durham.
Bullion Lane Primary School has 299 pupils, with a capacity of 315.
Bullion Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Head Teacher at Bullion Lane Primary School is Miss Sarah Barningham.
Bullion Lane Primary School is at Bullion Lane, Chester le Street, DH2 2DP, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Bullion Lane Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Bullion Lane Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Miss Sarah Barningham
Bullion Lane, Chester le Street, DH2 2DP
Location
Quick Summary
URN 114209
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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