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Easington Colliery Primary School

Whickham Street, Peterlee, SR8 3DJ
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Easington Colliery Primary School
Peterlee, SR8 3DJ
532 Pupils
567 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
42.50% FSM %
290 Boys
242 Girls
About Easington Colliery Primary School

Easington Colliery Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in County Durham, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 532 pupils on roll. School capacity: 567. Current headteacher: Rachel Francis.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with County Durham or 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 Easington
Ward Easington & Shotton
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
UKPRN 10077110
URN 114210
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Andrew Bell Governor 17/05/2023 16/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Brennan-Hall Governor 26/03/2023 26/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Wendy Butterfield Governor 23/03/2022 22/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Leann Clarkson Governor 26/11/2024 25/11/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Rachel Francis Governor 01/11/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Joan Link-Emery Governor 17/07/2024 31/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Margaret Milburn Governor 01/07/2023 01/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachael Parkin Governor 23/09/2024 22/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Scott Governor 23/09/2024 22/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Rosemary Lane Nursery School
1.05 km • Peterlee
Other
Hope Wood Academy
1.13 km • Durham
Other
Easington Academy
1.14 km • Peterlee
Other
Easington CofE Primary School
1.35 km • Peterlee
Other
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
1.9 km • Peterlee
Other
Acre Rigg Academy
2.34 km • Peterlee
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Easington Colliery Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Peterlee, County Durham.
Easington Colliery Primary School has 532 pupils, with a capacity of 567.
Easington Colliery Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Easington Colliery Primary School is Mrs Rachel Francis.
Easington Colliery Primary School is at Whickham Street, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, SR8 3DJ, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Easington Colliery Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Easington Colliery Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Francis
Whickham Street, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, SR8 3DJ
01915270293
www.ecps.org.uk
Location
SR8 3DJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114210
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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