St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate — Primary School in Durham

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate

Durham, DH1 2JQ

89 Pupils

157 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

26.40% FSM %

43 Boys

46 Girls

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in County Durham, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 89 pupils on roll. School capacity: 157. Current headteacher: David Miller.

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	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
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	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-09-2021
UKPRN	10088884
URN	148704
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Paula Russell	Chair of Local Governing Body	23/09/2021	19/11/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Lynn Fenwick	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/03/2022	—	N/A
Claire Hall	Local Governor	04/02/2026	03/02/2030	Elected by parents
Alan Horsburgh	Local Governor	23/09/2021	10/11/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Michael Laing	Local Governor	23/09/2021	22/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Miller	Local Governor	01/01/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Paula Russell	Local Governor	23/09/2021	19/11/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Chris Savage	Local Governor	23/09/2021	21/09/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Erica Smith	Local Governor	07/06/2023	06/06/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust