Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool — Primary School in Darlington

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Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool

Darlington, DL2 3DR

50 Pupils

100 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

16.70% FSM %

25 Boys

25 Girls

About Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool

Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool is a mixed-gender Academies located in Darlington, County Durham, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 50 pupils on roll. School capacity: 100. Current headteacher: Karen Whitaker.

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	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	County Durham
Region	North East
Administrative District	County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency	Bishop Auckland
Ward	Lower Teesdale
Urban / Rural	Larger 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	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-09-2024
UKPRN	10095794
URN	151061
Data Last Updated	05-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr William Deakin	Chair of Local Governing Body	12/01/2025	11/01/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Dr John Broderick	Local Governor	01/09/2024	30/08/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Barry Divers	Local Governor	01/09/2024	30/08/2028	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Heather Drake-Brockman	Local Governor	08/10/2025	07/10/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Fells	Local Governor	03/11/2025	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Kim Hawlor	Local Governor	01/09/2024	09/02/2028	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Toni Muir	Local Governor	01/09/2024	22/03/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Judith Pressley	Local Governor	01/09/2024	22/11/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Jeffrey Rogerson	Local Governor	01/09/2024	30/08/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Julie Simpson	Local Governor	01/09/2024	15/02/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Karen Whitaker	Local Governor	01/09/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal

Schools Nearby

Ingleton CofE Primary School

3.71 km • Darlington

Other

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3.72 km • Richmond

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool?

Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Darlington, County Durham.

How many pupils does Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool have?

Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool has 50 pupils, with a capacity of 100.

What is the age range at Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool?

Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool a faith school?

Yes, Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool?

The Headteacher at Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool is Mrs Karen Whitaker.

Where is Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool located?

Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool is at Low Road, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3DR, in the County Durham local authority, North East.

Does Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool currently open?

Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Karen Whitaker

Low Road, Gainford, Darlington, DL2 3DR

01325730274

www.gainfordcofeprimary.co.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 151061

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026