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Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School

Front Street, Durham, DH7 9QR
Part of: MELROSE LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School
Durham, DH7 9QR
101 Pupils
105 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
11.50% FSM %
56 Boys
45 Girls
About Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School

Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in County Durham, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 101 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Andrew Park.

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 City of Durham
Ward Langley & Esh
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor MELROSE LEARNING TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-01-2021
UKPRN 10087310
URN 148303
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Gareth Ayre Chair of Local Governing Body 12/01/2025 12/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Piero Alberici Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Mary Barella Local Governor 09/11/2022 09/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Joanna Coxon Local Governor 12/01/2025 12/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Pamela Flowers Local Governor 20/03/2024 19/03/2028 Elected by parents
Mr William Guymer Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Alison James Local Governor 12/01/2025 12/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Park Local Governor 12/01/2025 12/01/2029 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Rev Michael Peers Local Governor 12/01/2025 12/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village
0.11 km • Durham
Other
Langley Park Primary School
1.58 km • Durham
Other
The Independent Grammar School:Durham
2.43 km • Esh Winning
Other
Esh Winning Academy
2.78 km • Durham
Other
Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery
3.63 km • Durham
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor
3.67 km • Durham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Durham, County Durham.
Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School has 101 pupils, with a capacity of 105.
Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School is Mr Andrew Park.
Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School is at Front Street, Esh, Durham, DH7 9QR, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Andrew Park
Front Street, Esh, Durham, DH7 9QR
01913731324
eshprimary.org.uk/
Location
DH7 9QR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148303
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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