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Shotton Primary School

Grange Terrace, Shotton Colliery, DH6 2JP
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Shotton Primary School
Shotton Colliery, DH6 2JP
292 Pupils
426 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
54.10% FSM %
152 Boys
140 Girls
About Shotton Primary School

Shotton Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in County Durham, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 292 pupils on roll. School capacity: 426. Current headteacher: Heather Shaw.

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 Easington
Ward Easington & Shotton
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 10070824
URN 114152
Data Last Updated 05-12-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Karen Hudson Chair of Governors 01/09/2009 03/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Victoria Akers Governor 13/02/2024 12/02/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Howard Brown Governor 15/10/2023 14/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa Cockburn Governor 16/12/2025 15/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Karen Cowan Governor 03/07/2023 15/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Dooher Governor 31/07/2020 30/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Chris Hood Governor 12/07/2021 11/07/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Jacob Iyogun Governor 04/06/2024 03/06/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Miss Emma Nelson Governor 06/10/2021 13/11/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Louise Robinson Governor 14/06/2019 14/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kelly Robson Governor 09/06/2021 09/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Heather Shaw Governor 01/09/2015 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton
0.8 km • Durham
Other
Howletch Lane Primary School
2.35 km • Peterlee
Other
Acre Rigg Infant School
2.64 km • Peterlee
Other
Acre Rigg Academy
2.65 km • Peterlee
Other
Endeavour Academy Durham
2.66 km • Peterlee
Other
East Durham College
2.66 km • Peterlee
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Shotton Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Shotton Colliery, County Durham.
Shotton Primary School has 292 pupils, with a capacity of 426.
Shotton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Shotton Primary School is Mrs Heather Shaw.
Shotton Primary School is at Grange Terrace, Shotton Colliery, DH6 2JP, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Shotton Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Shotton Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Heather Shaw
Grange Terrace, Shotton Colliery, DH6 2JP
01915262006
www.shottonprimary.durham.sch.uk/
Location
DH6 2JP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114152
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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