Thornaby Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Stockton-on-Tees

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Thornaby Church of England Primary School

Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9DB

304 Pupils

420 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

38.90% FSM %

142 Boys

162 Girls

About Thornaby Church of England Primary School

Thornaby Church of England Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Stockton-on-Tees, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 304 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Richard Chandler.

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 Stockton-on-Tees or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Stockton-on-Tees
Region	North East
Administrative District	Stockton-on-Tees
Parliamentary Constituency	Stockton West
Ward	Village
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	DALES ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-07-2019
UKPRN	10083591
URN	147254
Data Last Updated	06-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Jean Higgin	Chair of Local Governing Body	25/01/2025	25/01/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Martin Barlow	Local Governor	13/06/2024	12/06/2028	Elected by parents
Fr Tom Bates-Bourne	Local Governor	27/06/2024	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Ms Shona Carnall	Local Governor	03/05/2023	04/03/2026	Elected by school staff
Headteacher Richard Chandler	Local Governor	01/09/2023	01/09/2030	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Tom Higgin	Local Governor	11/04/2025	11/04/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Claire McKenna	Local Governor	25/05/2022	01/09/2025	Elected by parents
Ms Judy Montier	Local Governor	04/03/2026	04/03/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lindsey Newbury	Local Governor	18/06/2025	31/10/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Sheridan	Local Governor	01/09/2023	04/03/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Susan Smith	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2030	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

Thornaby Academy

0.12 km • Stockton-on-Tees

Other

St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy

0.22 km • Stockton-on-Tees

Other

Village Primary School

0.88 km • Stockton-on-Tees

Other

Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy

0.9 km • Stockton-on-Tees

Other

Bader Primary School

1.05 km • Stockton-on-Tees

Other

Westlands Academy

1.05 km • Stockton-on-Tees

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Thornaby Church of England Primary School?

Thornaby Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees.

How many pupils does Thornaby Church of England Primary School have?

Thornaby Church of England Primary School has 304 pupils, with a capacity of 420.

What is the age range at Thornaby Church of England Primary School?

Thornaby Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is Thornaby Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Thornaby Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Thornaby Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Thornaby Church of England Primary School is Mr Richard Chandler.

Where is Thornaby Church of England Primary School located?

Thornaby Church of England Primary School is at Baysdale Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9DB, in the Stockton-on-Tees local authority, North East.

Does Thornaby Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Thornaby Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Thornaby Church of England Primary School currently open?

Thornaby Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Richard Chandler

Baysdale Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9DB

01642763060

www.thornaby.dalesmat.org

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 147254

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026