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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Front Street, Ferryhill, DL17 9AL
Part of: ONE EXCELLENCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Ferryhill, DL17 9AL
117 Pupils
120 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
11.10% FSM %
58 Boys
59 Girls
About St Michael's Church of England Primary School

St Michael's Church of England Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in County Durham, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 117 pupils on roll. School capacity: 120. Current headteacher: Beth Dawson.

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 Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
Ward Sedgefield
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 Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ONE EXCELLENCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-12-2021
UKPRN 10089549
URN 148854
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Tom Cunningham Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2022 03/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Reverend David Lucas Chair of Local Governing Body 15/07/2024 14/07/2028 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Craig Brown Local Governor 18/12/2023 17/12/2027 Appointed by trustees
Mr Tom Cunningham Local Governor 04/12/2025 31/08/2026 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Beth Dawson Local Governor 28/03/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Reverend David Lucas Local Governor 15/07/2024 03/12/2025 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Michelle MacCallam Local Governor 28/03/2022 27/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Abby Moore Local Governor 28/03/2022 27/03/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Victoria Peacock Local Governor 07/10/2024 06/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mr James Pritchard Local Governor 28/03/2022 27/03/2026 Elected by parents
Miss Emily Urwin Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Ferryhill Station Primary School
2.76 km • Ferryhill
Other
Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy
3.25 km • Stockton-on-Tees
Other
Sedgefield Community College
3.48 km • Stockton-on-Tees
Other
West Cornforth Primary School
3.52 km • Ferryhill
Other
Fishburn Primary School
3.54 km • Stockton-on-Tees
Other
Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy
3.63 km • Ferryhill
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ferryhill, County Durham.
St Michael's Church of England Primary School has 117 pupils, with a capacity of 120.
St Michael's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Yes, St Michael's Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St Michael's Church of England Primary School is Mrs Beth Dawson.
St Michael's Church of England Primary School is at Front Street, Bishop Middleham, Ferryhill, DL17 9AL, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at St Michael's Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Michael's Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Beth Dawson
Front Street, Bishop Middleham, Ferryhill, DL17 9AL
01740651482
www.stmichaelscofe.org.uk/
Location
DL17 9AL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148854
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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