Open Other Primary Mixed

Woodlea Primary School

Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6AR
Part of: EDEN LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Woodlea Primary School
Houghton le Spring, DH4 6AR
209 Pupils
210 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
23.20% FSM %
117 Boys
92 Girls
About Woodlea Primary School

Woodlea Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in County Durham, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 209 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Philip Adamson.

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 North Durham
Ward Lumley & West Rainton
Urban / Rural Urban: 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
Trust / Sponsor EDEN LEARNING TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-11-2024
UKPRN 10096085
URN 151176
Data Last Updated 12-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Ken Reed Chair of Local Governing Body 01/11/2024 09/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ken Reed Chair of Local Governing Body 09/11/2025 08/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Philip Adamson Local Governor 01/11/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Steph Bibby Local Governor 01/11/2024 14/07/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Caroline Churchill Local Governor 01/11/2024 03/07/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Peter Holland Local Governor 01/11/2024 01/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Hood Local Governor 01/11/2024 04/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gail Kennedy Local Governor 01/11/2024 16/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Adele Key Local Governor 01/11/2024 01/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Geoff Lumsdon Local Governor 01/11/2024 17/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Geoff Lumsdon Local Governor 18/10/2025 17/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julie Parnaby Local Governor 01/11/2024 09/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Bournmoor Primary School
0.98 km • Houghton le Spring
Other
Dubmire Primary
1.15 km • Houghton le Spring
Other
Lumley Junior School
2.02 km • Chester le Street
Other
Lumley Infant and Nursery School
2.03 km • Chester le Street
Other
Burnside Academy Inspires
2.24 km • Houghton le Spring
Other
Newbottle Primary Academy
2.41 km • Houghton le Spring
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Woodlea Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Houghton le Spring, County Durham.
Woodlea Primary School has 209 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Woodlea Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Woodlea Primary School is Mr Philip Adamson.
Woodlea Primary School is at Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6AR, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Woodlea Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Woodlea Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Philip Adamson
Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6AR
01913852675
www.woodlea.durham.sch.uk/
Location
DH4 6AR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 151176
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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