Open Other Primary Mixed

Shield Row Primary School

King Edward VIII Terrace, Stanley, DH9 0HQ
Part of: TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Shield Row Primary School
Stanley, DH9 0HQ
170 Pupils
210 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
36.50% FSM %
88 Boys
82 Girls
About Shield Row Primary School

Shield Row Primary School is a Primary Academies serving Stanley 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 170 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Jill Cooke.

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

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency North Durham
Ward Stanley
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
Trust / Sponsor TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-09-2015
UKPRN 10049510
URN 141997
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Wayne Thompson Chair of Local Governing Body 06/12/2022 05/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Adele Bolton Local Governor 26/11/2024 25/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Jill Cooke Local Governor 12/10/2016 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Ross Herring Local Governor 07/06/2022 07/06/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Katy Ioannides Local Governor 25/05/2023 24/05/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr James Neilands Local Governor 22/01/2025 21/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Christine Paley Local Governor 07/06/2022 07/06/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Mark Riley-Gledhill Local Governor 07/06/2022 07/06/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Kirstin Tate Local Governor 06/12/2022 05/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Craig Webber Local Governor 24/03/2025 23/03/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Schools Nearby
East Stanley School
0.68 km • Stanley
Other
North Durham Academy
0.82 km • Stanley
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
1.02 km • Stanley
Other
Tanfield School
1.35 km • Stanley
Other
Stanley Burnside Primary School
1.44 km • Stanley
Other
Beamish Primary School
1.49 km • Stanley
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Shield Row Primary School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Stanley, County Durham.
Shield Row Primary School has 170 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Shield Row Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Shield Row Primary School is Jill Cooke.
Shield Row Primary School is at King Edward VIII Terrace, Shield Row, Stanley, DH9 0HQ, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Shield Row Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Shield Row Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Jill Cooke
King Edward VIII Terrace, Shield Row, Stanley, DH9 0HQ
01207239661
www.shieldrow.durham.sch.uk
Location
DH9 0HQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141997
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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