Cotherstone Primary School — Primary School in Barnard Castle

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Cotherstone Primary School

Barnard Castle, DL12 9QB

60 Pupils

84 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

18.30% FSM %

30 Boys

30 Girls

About Cotherstone Primary School

Cotherstone Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Barnard Castle 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 60 pupils on roll. School capacity: 84. Current headteacher: Julie Gibson.

Information on Cotherstone 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	Bishop Auckland
Ward	Upper Teesdale
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Further from 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	10072178
URN	114020
Data Last Updated	12-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Richard Batchelor	Governor	13/11/2023	12/11/2027	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Councillor Richard Bell	Governor	26/02/2025	25/02/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Alison Butler	Governor	05/12/2024	04/12/2028	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr John Degnan	Governor	11/01/2025	10/01/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Lorna Dunn	Governor	12/12/2024	11/12/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julie Gibson	Governor	17/04/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Sara Harrison	Governor	20/11/2023	18/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Roberts	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Webb	Governor	14/03/2025	13/03/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Ms Jane Wilkinson	Governor	08/05/2024	07/05/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Heather Yip	Governor	13/11/2023	12/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board