Open State Primary Mixed

Timothy Hackworth Primary School

Byerley Road, Shildon, DL4 1HN
365 Pupils
420 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
63.00% FSM %
191 Boys
174 Girls
About Timothy Hackworth Primary School

Timothy Hackworth Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 2–11 based in County Durham, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 365 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Lynn Boulton.

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 Bishop Auckland
Ward Shildon & Dene Valley
Urban / Rural Larger rural: 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 10077112
URN 114113
Data Last Updated 05-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Pauline Crook Chair of Governors 11/01/2023 10/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lynn Boulton Governor 12/01/2015 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Adele Condron Governor 12/11/2024 11/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carolyn Mulley Governor 28/06/2022 27/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Nixon Governor 08/11/2025 07/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Revd David Payne Governor 28/11/2024 27/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Shirley Quinn Governor 15/05/2025 14/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Samantha Townsend Governor 01/04/2023 31/03/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Karen Wilson Governor 22/03/2023 21/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Timothy Hackworth Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Shildon, County Durham.
Timothy Hackworth Primary School has 365 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Timothy Hackworth Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Timothy Hackworth Primary School is Mrs Lynn Boulton.
Timothy Hackworth Primary School is at Byerley Road, Shildon, DL4 1HN, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Timothy Hackworth Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Timothy Hackworth Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lynn Boulton
Byerley Road, Shildon, DL4 1HN
Location
Quick Summary
URN 114113
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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