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West Cornforth Primary School

High Street, Ferryhill, DL17 9HP
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West Cornforth Primary School
Ferryhill, DL17 9HP
252 Pupils
186 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
47.70% FSM %
124 Boys
128 Girls
About West Cornforth Primary School

West Cornforth 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 252 pupils on roll. School capacity: 186. Current headteacher: Kathryn Costello.

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 Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
Ward Bowburn & Coxhoe
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 10073263
URN 114079
Data Last Updated 22-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Dennis Ramsey Chair of Governors 11/04/2020 10/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Margaret Berry Governor 13/03/2020 14/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Maxine Braithwaite Governor 01/07/2019 02/07/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Jane Brown Governor 06/03/2020 07/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kathryn Costello Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Yvonne McLaren Governor 02/01/2024 03/01/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Caroline Parkinson Governor 02/01/2024 01/01/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Julie Smith Governor 21/09/2019 22/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Smith Governor 20/01/2023 20/01/2027 Elected by school staff
The Reverend Paul Tyler Governor 05/07/2021 04/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Joanne Wealleans Governor 06/09/2023 05/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Coxhoe Primary School
1.02 km • Durham
Other
Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy
1.98 km • Ferryhill
Other
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
2.54 km • Ferryhill
Other
The Woodlands
2.54 km • Ferryhill
Other
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
3.16 km • Ferryhill
Other
Ferryhill Station Primary School
3.26 km • Ferryhill
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
West Cornforth Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Ferryhill, County Durham.
West Cornforth Primary School has 252 pupils, with a capacity of 186.
West Cornforth Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Head Teacher at West Cornforth Primary School is Mrs Kathryn Costello.
West Cornforth Primary School is at High Street, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9HP, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at West Cornforth Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
West Cornforth Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Mrs Kathryn Costello
High Street, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9HP
01740654315
www.westcornforth.durham.sch.uk
Location
DL17 9HP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114079
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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