Open Other Primary Mixed

St Helen Auckland Community Primary School

Manor Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9EN
Part of: EDEN LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
213 Pupils
248 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
48.90% FSM %
108 Boys
105 Girls
About St Helen Auckland Community Primary School

St Helen Auckland Community Primary School is a Primary Academies serving Bishop Auckland and the surrounding area in County Durham with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 2–11 is part of the North East region.

It has 213 pupils on roll. School capacity: 248. Current headteacher: Janet Elmes.

Information on St Helen Auckland Community 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 converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency Bishop Auckland
Ward West Auckland
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 EDEN LEARNING TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-12-2023
UKPRN 10093448
URN 150232
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Leanne Harris Chair of Local Governing Body 18/09/2015 23/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Heather Airey Local Governor 04/09/2018 03/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Claire Bake Local Governor 18/10/2018 05/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Carey Local Governor 04/05/2023 03/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Reyan Clarey Local Governor 27/10/2023 26/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Janet Elmes Local Governor 26/08/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Valerie Hindmarch Local Governor 11/10/2023 10/10/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Melody Hockaday Local Governor 22/07/2021 21/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Linda Nicholls Local Governor 13/11/2014 29/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
St Helen Auckland Community Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bishop Auckland, County Durham.
St Helen Auckland Community Primary School has 213 pupils, with a capacity of 248.
St Helen Auckland Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at St Helen Auckland Community Primary School is Mrs Janet Elmes.
St Helen Auckland Community Primary School is at Manor Road, St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9EN, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at St Helen Auckland Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Helen Auckland Community Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Janet Elmes
Manor Road, St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9EN
Location
Quick Summary
URN 150232
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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