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Nettlesworth Primary School

Front Street, Chester le Street, DH2 3PF
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Nettlesworth Primary School
Chester le Street, DH2 3PF
103 Pupils
117 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
31.10% FSM %
53 Boys
50 Girls
About Nettlesworth Primary School

Nettlesworth Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in County Durham, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 103 pupils on roll. School capacity: 117. Current headteacher: Donna Lee.

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 North Durham
Ward Sacriston & Witton Gilbert
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 10007970
URN 114005
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Aaron O'Roarty Chair of Governors 02/10/2024 02/10/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Chris Aspinall Governor 16/01/2025 15/01/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Rebecca Aspinall Governor 11/12/2025 10/12/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Diana Barclay Governor 03/10/2024 02/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Boden Governor 15/05/2025 14/05/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Martin Boden Governor 02/04/2022 01/04/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Leanne Edwards Governor 04/02/2026 05/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Stephanie Emmerson Governor 24/10/2025 23/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Craig Graham Governor 23/09/2023 31/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Donna Lee Governor 23/01/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Mark Lee Governor 02/04/2022 01/04/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Heather Liddle Governor 06/11/2024 05/11/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Schools Nearby
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston
1.85 km • Durham
Other
Sacriston Academy
1.94 km • Durham
Other
Edmondsley Primary Academy
2.46 km • Durham
Other
Hermitage Academy
3.04 km • Chester le Street
Other
Witton Gilbert Primary School
3.08 km • Durham
Other
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
3.15 km • Durham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Nettlesworth Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chester le Street, County Durham.
Nettlesworth Primary School has 103 pupils, with a capacity of 117.
Nettlesworth Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Nettlesworth Primary School is Mrs Donna Lee.
Nettlesworth Primary School is at Front Street, Nettlesworth, Chester le Street, DH2 3PF, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Nettlesworth Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Nettlesworth Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Donna Lee
Front Street, Nettlesworth, Chester le Street, DH2 3PF
01913710444
www.nettlesworth.durham.sch.uk/
Location
DH2 3PF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114005
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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