Open Other Primary Mixed

Chilton Academy

Chilton, Ferryhill, DL17 0PT
Part of: EDEN LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Chilton Academy
Ferryhill, DL17 0PT
283 Pupils
378 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
31.60% FSM %
124 Boys
159 Girls
About Chilton Academy

Chilton Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Ferryhill, County Durham, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 283 pupils on roll. School capacity: 378. Current headteacher: Carrie Dodsworth.

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 converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
Ward Chilton
Urban / Rural Larger 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
Trust / Sponsor EDEN LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-06-2018
UKPRN 10067546
URN 145594
Data Last Updated 19-12-2025
Governors & Trustees (3)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Laura Adamson Chair of Local Governing Body 08/12/2025 07/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Foster Local Governor 23/05/2022 22/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa Peacock Local Governor 17/06/2022 16/06/2026 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Aycliffe Secure Centre
1.11 km • Ferryhill
Other
Ferryhill Station Primary School
2.34 km • Ferryhill
Other
Kirk Merrington Primary School
2.94 km • Spennymoor
Other
Ferryhill School
3.01 km • Ferryhill
Other
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
3.15 km • Ferryhill
Other
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
3.16 km • Ferryhill
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Chilton Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ferryhill, County Durham.
Chilton Academy has 283 pupils, with a capacity of 378.
Chilton Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Chilton Academy is Mrs Carrie Dodsworth.
Chilton Academy is at Chilton, Off New South View, Ferryhill, DL17 0PT, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Chilton Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Chilton Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Carrie Dodsworth
Chilton, Off New South View, Ferryhill, DL17 0PT
01388720255
www.chilton.durham.sch.uk/
Location
DL17 0PT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145594
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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