Open State Primary Mixed

Laurel Avenue Community Primary School

Laurel Avenue, Durham, DH1 2EY
109 Pupils
112 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
76.10% FSM %
55 Boys
54 Girls
About Laurel Avenue Community Primary School

Located in Durham (DH1 2EY), Laurel Avenue Community Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of County Durham.

It has 109 pupils on roll. School capacity: 112. Current headteacher: Gaynor Davison.

Data for Laurel Avenue Community Primary School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit 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 City of Durham
Ward Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
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 10070827
URN 114140
Data Last Updated 19-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Claire Linfoot Chair of Governors 17/02/2025 16/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rebecca Atkinson Governor 07/05/2024 07/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Blakey Governor 23/08/2023 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Professor Stewart Clark Governor 02/01/2024 01/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Katie Corrigan Governor 20/01/2022 19/01/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Joanne Coulson Governor 12/02/2024 11/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Gaynor Davison Governor 01/09/2015 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Ann Elliott Governor 17/05/2025 16/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steve Linfoot Governor 09/03/2025 08/03/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Helen Walters Governor 13/03/2023 13/03/2027 Elected by school staff
Frequently Asked Questions
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Durham, County Durham.
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School has 109 pupils, with a capacity of 112.
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Laurel Avenue Community Primary School is Ms Gaynor Davison.
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School is at Laurel Avenue, The Woodlands, Durham, DH1 2EY, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Laurel Avenue Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Gaynor Davison
Laurel Avenue, The Woodlands, Durham, DH1 2EY
Location
Quick Summary
URN 114140
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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