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Escomb Primary School

Three Lane Ends, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7SR
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Escomb Primary School
Bishop Auckland, DL14 7SR
165 Pupils
210 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
13.30% FSM %
82 Boys
83 Girls
About Escomb Primary School

Escomb Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 5–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 165 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Emma Woodhouse.

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 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 West Auckland
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 Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10073260
URN 114103
Data Last Updated 09-09-2025
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jennifer Tremewan Chair of Governors 07/03/2022 06/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Karen Bennett Governor 11/11/2022 10/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Donna Brown Governor 09/05/2022 08/05/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Nathan Cox Governor 20/02/2023 19/02/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Nicola Farren Governor 21/03/2024 20/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Andrea Gibson Governor 17/07/2024 16/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amanda Gray Governor 06/05/2022 05/05/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Gavin Salmon Governor 21/03/2024 20/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachel Wood Governor 17/07/2024 16/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Woodhouse Governor 15/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Robert Yorke Governor 15/06/2021 14/06/2025 Appointed by LA
Schools Nearby
Bishop Auckland College
1.44 km • Bishop Auckland
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park
1.54 km • Bishop Auckland
Other
Bishop Barrington Academy
1.64 km • Bishop Auckland
Other
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
1.66 km • Bishop Auckland
Other
Evergreen Primary School
1.83 km • Bishop Auckland
Other
St Anne's CofE Primary School
1.86 km • Bishop Auckland
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Escomb Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bishop Auckland, County Durham.
Escomb Primary School has 165 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Escomb Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
The Headteacher at Escomb Primary School is Mrs Emma Woodhouse.
Escomb Primary School is at Three Lane Ends, Escomb, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7SR, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Escomb Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Escomb Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Emma Woodhouse
Three Lane Ends, Escomb, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7SR
01388603273
www.escomb.durham.sch.uk
Location
DL14 7SR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114103
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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