Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy — Primary School in Ferryhill

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Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy

Ferryhill, DL17 8QY

238 Pupils

210 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

30.70% FSM %

119 Boys

119 Girls

About Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy

Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School 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 238 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Christine Brentnall.

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	Ferryhill
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	MELROSE LEARNING TRUST
Opened	01-11-2013
UKPRN	10043933
URN	140324
Data Last Updated	20-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Anya Stephenson	Chair of Local Governing Body	25/11/2024	29/05/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anya Stephenson	Chair of Local Governing Body	25/11/2024	25/11/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anya Stephenson	Chair of Local Governing Body	24/11/2025	24/11/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Joshua Blood	Local Governor	17/11/2021	29/05/2025	Elected by school staff
Mr Joshua Blood	Local Governor	25/11/2021	25/11/2025	Elected by school staff
Mrs Christine Brentnall	Local Governor	01/09/2018	29/05/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Christine Brentnall	Local Governor	01/09/2018	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Victoria Brown	Local Governor	15/11/2023	29/05/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Victoria Brown	Local Governor	25/11/2023	25/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Stephanie Hocking	Local Governor	01/09/2024	29/05/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Laura Metcalfe	Local Governor	24/11/2025	24/11/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Serena Nicholls	Local Governor	24/11/2025	24/11/2029	Elected by parents