Open Other Primary Mixed

East Stanley School

Chester Road, Stanley, DH9 0TN
Part of: STANLEY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
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East Stanley School
Stanley, DH9 0TN
178 Pupils
254 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
47.20% FSM %
93 Boys
85 Girls
About East Stanley School

East Stanley School is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in County Durham, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 178 pupils on roll. School capacity: 254. Current headteacher: Kris Armstrong.

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 Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency North Durham
Ward Stanley
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 No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor STANLEY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-04-2021
UKPRN 10087713
URN 148467
Data Last Updated 06-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Claire Staplin Chair of Local Governing Body 04/11/2024 03/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kristopher Armstrong Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Leanne Doyle Local Governor 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Miss Helen Greaves Local Governor 01/04/2024 31/03/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Ann Kane Local Governor 01/04/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Mordue Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Shaw Local Governor 01/04/2023 31/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Tracey Storey Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
North Durham Academy
0.46 km • Stanley
Other
Shield Row Primary School
0.68 km • Stanley
Other
Stanley Burnside Primary School
0.76 km • Stanley
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
0.84 km • Stanley
Other
Beamish Primary School
1.32 km • Stanley
Other
South Stanley Infant and Nursery School
1.34 km • Stanley
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
East Stanley School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Stanley, County Durham.
East Stanley School has 178 pupils, with a capacity of 254.
East Stanley School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at East Stanley School is Mr Kris Armstrong.
East Stanley School is at Chester Road, East Stanley, Stanley, DH9 0TN, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at East Stanley School: Does not have a sixth form.
East Stanley School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Kris Armstrong
Chester Road, East Stanley, Stanley, DH9 0TN
01207233611
www.eaststanleyschool.co.uk/
Location
DH9 0TN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148467
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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