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Hamsterley Primary School

Hamsterley Primary School, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3QF
31 Pupils
49 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
16.10% FSM %
17 Boys
14 Girls
About Hamsterley Primary School

Hamsterley Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Bishop Auckland and the surrounding area in County Durham with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the North East region.

It has 31 pupils on roll. School capacity: 49. Current headteacher: Sarah Hodgkinson and Richard Sains (Co Executive Headteachers).

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

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 Evenwood
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: 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 No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10072175
URN 114053
Data Last Updated 09-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
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 Appointed by LA
Mrs Sarah Hodgkinson Governor 01/11/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Susan Kirby Governor 01/09/2023 27/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms 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
Mr Richard Sains Governor 01/09/2023 29/04/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Richard Sains Governor 01/11/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Frequently Asked Questions
Hamsterley Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bishop Auckland, County Durham.
Hamsterley Primary School has 31 pupils, with a capacity of 49.
Hamsterley Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Hamsterley Primary School is Sarah Hodgkinson and Richard Sains (Co Executive Headteachers).
Hamsterley Primary School is at Hamsterley Primary School, Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3QF, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Hamsterley Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Hamsterley Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Sarah Hodgkinson and Richard Sains (Co Executive Headteachers)
Hamsterley Primary School, Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3QF
Location
Quick Summary
URN 114053
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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