Open State Primary Mixed

Cestria Primary School

Church Chare, Chester le Street, DH3 3PZ
Region Map Compare Catchment Chances Nearby League Tables Similar Schools Website
Schools in England
National Education Directory
Cestria Primary School
Chester le Street, DH3 3PZ
392 Pupils
420 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
17.10% FSM %
190 Boys
202 Girls
About Cestria Primary School

Cestria Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Chester le Street and the surrounding area in County Durham with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the North East region.

It has 392 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Lorraine Gowland.

Information on Cestria Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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 10072179
URN 114012
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Carol Walklate Chair of Governors 04/01/2025 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Bentham Governor 25/07/2024 25/07/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Gary Duncan Governor 20/10/2023 20/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mandy Fuller Governor 09/02/2026 09/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jodie Graham Governor 19/11/2023 08/02/2026 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Dr Steven Hardy Governor 06/11/2024 05/11/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Jane Holland Governor 11/11/2022 10/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr David Marrin Governor 23/10/2024 22/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Miriam McGregor Governor 25/10/2024 24/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Kym Reacher Robson Governor 30/03/2022 29/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lindsay Wakefield Governor 19/07/2023 18/07/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Garry Walklate Governor 25/01/2025 24/01/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Schools Nearby
Park View School
0.13 km • Chester le Street
Other
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
0.36 km • Chester le Street
Other
Newker Primary School
0.75 km • Chester le Street
Other
Red Rose Primary School
0.76 km • Chester le Street
Other
Bullion Lane Primary School
0.79 km • Chester le Street
Other
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
1.16 km • Chester le Street
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Cestria Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chester le Street, County Durham.
Cestria Primary School has 392 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Cestria Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Cestria Primary School is Mrs Lorraine Gowland.
Cestria Primary School is at Church Chare, Chester le Street, DH3 3PZ, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Cestria Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Cestria Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lorraine Gowland
Church Chare, Chester le Street, DH3 3PZ
01913882483
www.cestria.durham.sch.uk/
Location
DH3 3PZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
View on DfE GIAS Ofsted Report Compare this School Check Catchment Chances Similar Schools in County Durham School Website
Quick Summary
URN 114012
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
© 2026 Schools in England. All rights reserved — Open Government Licence.
AI-Powered
Similar Schools You Might Consider
Finding similar schools…
Ask EduBot anything about schools!