Open Other Primary Mixed

Gurney Pease Academy

Dodsworth Street, Darlington, DL1 2NG
Part of: THE EDUCATION VILLAGE ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Gurney Pease Academy
Darlington, DL1 2NG
197 Pupils
274 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
50.50% FSM %
102 Boys
95 Girls
About Gurney Pease Academy

Gurney Pease Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Darlington, Darlington, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 197 pupils on roll. School capacity: 274. Current headteacher: Joanne Davison.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Darlington
Region North East
Administrative District Darlington
Parliamentary Constituency Darlington
Ward Stephenson
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 THE EDUCATION VILLAGE ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-07-2012
UKPRN 10037788
URN 138362
Data Last Updated 19-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Joe Penny Chair of Local Governing Body 07/03/2024 06/03/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mr Steven Bacon Local Governor 10/07/2024 09/07/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Nicola Bunn Local Governor 01/10/2024 01/10/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Linda Cernik Local Governor 12/03/2024 11/03/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Kerry Cooper Local Governor 07/03/2024 06/03/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Joanne Davison (Acting Principal) Local Governor 04/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Jenny Finn Local Governor 19/12/2024 18/12/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Alison Sinclair Local Governor 01/09/2014 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gurney Pease Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Darlington, Darlington.
Gurney Pease Academy has 197 pupils, with a capacity of 274.
Gurney Pease Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Chief Executive at Gurney Pease Academy is Mrs Joanne Davison.
Gurney Pease Academy is at Dodsworth Street, Darlington, DL1 2NG, in the Darlington local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Gurney Pease Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Gurney Pease Academy is currently open.
Contact
Chief Executive
Mrs Joanne Davison
Dodsworth Street, Darlington, DL1 2NG
01325380790
www.educationvillage.org.uk/
Location
DL1 2NG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138362
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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