Open Special Mixed

Elemore Hall School

Pittington, Durham, DH6 1QD
198 Pupils
209 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
79.80% FSM %
180 Boys
18 Girls
About Elemore Hall School

Elemore Hall School is a Not applicable Special schools serving Durham and the surrounding area in County Durham with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the North East region.

It has 198 pupils on roll. School capacity: 209. Current headteacher: Michael Hunter.

Information on Elemore Hall School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency City of Durham
Ward Pittington & Sherburn
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Boarding school
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
UKPRN 10015476
URN 114337
Data Last Updated 08-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr DEREK SAYER Chair of Governors 16/11/2021 30/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Kirsty Beeston Governor 14/03/2022 04/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Angela Darnell Governor 20/11/2025 19/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sally Glover Governor 17/06/2024 16/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Hird Governor 13/03/2023 12/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Cathy Lee Governor 17/06/2024 16/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Catherine McCabe Governor 17/06/2024 16/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jon Niblo Governor 23/08/2022 22/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Royle Governor 01/09/2002 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Nicola Tietz Governor 13/03/2023 12/03/2027 Elected by school staff
Professor Peter Tymms Governor 19/11/2018 03/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Walsh Governor 15/11/2024 14/11/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Frequently Asked Questions
Elemore Hall School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Durham, County Durham.
Elemore Hall School has 198 pupils, with a capacity of 209.
Elemore Hall School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The Headteacher at Elemore Hall School is Mr Michael Hunter.
Elemore Hall School is at Pittington, Durham, DH6 1QD, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Elemore Hall School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Michael Hunter
Pittington, Durham, DH6 1QD
Location
Quick Summary
URN 114337
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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