Open State Primary Mixed

Cassop Primary School

Cassop, Durham, DH6 4RA
123 Pupils
176 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
20.20% FSM %
63 Boys
60 Girls
About Cassop Primary School

Located in Durham (DH6 4RA), Cassop Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of County Durham.

It has 123 pupils on roll. School capacity: 176. Current headteacher: Victoria Hewison.

Data for Cassop 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 Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
Ward Bowburn & Coxhoe
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: 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 10072166
URN 114075
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Michelle Radford Chair of Governors 21/01/2026 20/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Deborah Ainsworth Governor 14/11/2025 13/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Atherton Governor 22/01/2026 21/01/2030 Elected by school staff
Mrs Christine Baxter Governor 19/01/2022 18/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alice Butler Governor 24/10/2024 23/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Fletcher Governor 19/01/2022 19/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Greer Governor 27/01/2026 26/01/2030 Elected by parents
Ms Victoria Hewison Governor 19/01/2022 18/01/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dr Rachael Kirkley Governor 16/02/2023 15/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Abigail Mendy Governor 03/02/2026 02/02/2030 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Michael Summers Governor 19/01/2022 19/01/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Alison Whelan Governor 20/11/2025 19/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Cassop Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Durham, County Durham.
Cassop Primary School has 123 pupils, with a capacity of 176.
Cassop Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Cassop Primary School is Ms Victoria Hewison.
Cassop Primary School is at Cassop, Durham, DH6 4RA, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Cassop Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Cassop Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Victoria Hewison
Cassop, Durham, DH6 4RA
Location
Quick Summary
URN 114075
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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