Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Beal Walk, Durham, DH1 2PN
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Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Durham, DH1 2PN
196 Pupils
215 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
7.70% FSM %
96 Boys
100 Girls
About Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Durham, County Durham, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 196 pupils on roll. School capacity: 215. Current headteacher: Philip Rumbles.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled 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 Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10073791
URN 114229
Data Last Updated 15-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Father Peter Kashouris Chair of Governors 26/05/2006 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Jonathan Ayre Governor 28/09/2022 28/09/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Clair Barbour Governor 02/10/2025 02/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanne Davie Governor 12/12/2025 11/12/2029 Elected by parents
Mr David Duell Governor 13/07/2025 13/07/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Adam Henderson Governor 17/11/2023 16/11/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Lesley Kirkup Governor 20/10/2024 19/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Angela Lee Governor 19/06/2021 18/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Richardson Governor 02/10/2025 02/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Phil Rumbles Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Daniela Slanickova Governor 28/09/2022 28/09/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Helen Tait Governor 01/10/2024 30/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
2.38 km • Durham
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
2.65 km • Durham
Other
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
2.68 km • Durham
Other
Bowburn Primary School
2.7 km • Bowburn
Other
Strawberry Lane
2.72 km • Durham
Other
St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham
2.74 km • Durham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Durham, County Durham.
Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School has 196 pupils, with a capacity of 215.
Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School is Mr Philip Rumbles.
Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School is at Beal Walk, High Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2PN, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Philip Rumbles
Beal Walk, High Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2PN
01913843739
www.shincliffe.durham.sch.uk/
Location
DH1 2PN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114229
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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