Open Special Mixed

Walworth School

Bluebell Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7LP
89 Pupils
90 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
76.40% FSM %
77 Boys
12 Girls
About Walworth School

Walworth School is a Not applicable Special schools serving Newton Aycliffe and the surrounding area in County Durham with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the North East region.

It has 89 pupils on roll. School capacity: 90. Current headteacher: Roland Cooke.

Information on Walworth School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
Ward Aycliffe North & Middridge
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Boarding school
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10078282
URN 114341
Data Last Updated 12-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Ken Flynn Chair of Governors 16/10/2024 08/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Nikki Rutter Chair of Governors 25/01/2024 24/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sherryl Butler Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 04/03/2026 05/03/2030 N/A
Vicky Bourne Governor 07/02/2023 06/02/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Roland Cooke Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Kenneth Flynn Governor 10/02/2023 10/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kelly Hetherington Governor 26/01/2024 25/01/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Valarie Hindmarch Governor 27/02/2023 26/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Nikki Rutter Governor 01/02/2024 31/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Michelle Smith Governor 25/03/2023 24/03/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Chris Taylor Governor 16/10/2024 15/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ryan Todd Governor 07/06/2022 07/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Walworth School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.
Walworth School has 89 pupils, with a capacity of 90.
Walworth School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Walworth School is Mr Roland Cooke.
Walworth School is at Bluebell Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7LP, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Walworth School: Does not have a sixth form.
Walworth School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Roland Cooke
Bluebell Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7LP
Location
Quick Summary
URN 114341
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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