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Frosterley Primary School

Bridge End, Bishop Auckland, DL13 2SN
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Frosterley Primary School
Bishop Auckland, DL13 2SN
39 Pupils
84 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
35.90% FSM %
23 Boys
16 Girls
About Frosterley Primary School

Frosterley 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 39 pupils on roll. School capacity: 84. Current headteacher: Sarah Hodgkinson and Richard Sains (Co Executive Headteachers).

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 Bishop Auckland
Ward Weardale
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from 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 10073266
URN 114062
Data Last Updated 09-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Joy Bellis Chair of Governors 01/04/2022 31/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark den Hollander Chair of Governors 01/11/2025 31/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amie Alderson Governor 01/11/2025 31/10/2029 Elected by parents
Miss Claire Brooks Governor 28/11/2025 31/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Caroline Coatsworth Governor 01/11/2025 31/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Hilary Currie Governor 01/11/2025 31/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Edward Henderson Governor 01/11/2025 31/10/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Co Headteacher Sarah Hodgkinson Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Ione Hutchinson Governor 09/06/2021 08/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Victoria Menzies Governor 01/11/2025 31/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alan Petty Governor 01/11/2025 31/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Co Headteacher Richard Sains Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School
4.21 km • BISHOP AUCKLAND
Other
Wolsingham School
4.79 km • Bishop Auckland
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Frosterley Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bishop Auckland, County Durham.
Frosterley Primary School has 39 pupils, with a capacity of 84.
Frosterley Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Frosterley Primary School is Sarah Hodgkinson and Richard Sains (Co Executive Headteachers).
Frosterley Primary School is at Bridge End, Frosterley, Bishop Auckland, DL13 2SN, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Frosterley Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Frosterley Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Sarah Hodgkinson and Richard Sains (Co Executive Headteachers)
Bridge End, Frosterley, Bishop Auckland, DL13 2SN
01388528358
www.thedalespartnership.co.uk/
Location
DL13 2SN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114062
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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