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Sherburn Primary School

Cookshold Lane, Durham, DH6 1DU
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Sherburn Primary School
Durham, DH6 1DU
180 Pupils
210 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
34.30% FSM %
93 Boys
87 Girls
About Sherburn Primary School

Sherburn Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Durham and the surrounding area in County Durham with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the North East region.

It has 180 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Susan Cornforth.

Information on Sherburn 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 City of Durham
Ward Pittington & Sherburn
Urban / Rural Larger 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 Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10072156
URN 114127
Data Last Updated 12-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Brian Hardy Chair of Governors 04/11/2024 18/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nicholas Brown Governor 08/11/2021 06/11/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Miss Susan Cornforth Governor 01/09/2015 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Linda Gunn Governor 01/06/2023 01/06/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Simon Jewkes Governor 06/01/2025 06/01/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Councillor William Kellett Governor 15/03/2022 03/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mary Warburton Governor 04/04/2022 03/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steve Wharton Governor 03/07/2023 03/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
1.44 km • Belmont
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Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School
1.61 km • Durham
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Pittington Primary School
1.64 km • DURHAM
Other
Belmont Community School
1.75 km • Durham
Other
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
1.8 km • Durham
Other
St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham
2.72 km • Durham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Sherburn Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Durham, County Durham.
Sherburn Primary School has 180 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Sherburn Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Sherburn Primary School is Miss Susan Cornforth.
Sherburn Primary School is at Cookshold Lane, Sherburn Village, Durham, DH6 1DU, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Sherburn Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Sherburn Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Susan Cornforth
Cookshold Lane, Sherburn Village, Durham, DH6 1DU
01913720281
www.sherburnprimary.durham.sch.uk
Location
DH6 1DU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114127
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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