Educational Establishments

West Pelton Primary School

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Headteacher Ms Victoria Hewison
Address West Pelton Primary School
Twizell Lane
West Pelton
Stanley
County Durham
DH9 6SQ
Website www.westpelton.durham.sch.uk
Telephone 01913700238
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 2 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 105
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 74 (39 / 35)
Percentage Free School Meals 41.0%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Michelle Radford Chair of Governors 19/01/2022 18/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Deborah Louise Ainsworth Governor 19/01/2022 18/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Atherton Governor 19/01/2022 18/01/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Christine Baxter Governor 19/01/2022 18/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Fletcher Governor 19/01/2022 18/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Victoria Hewison Governor 19/01/2022 18/01/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Jill Jackson Governor 19/01/2022 18/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Rachael Kirkley Governor 16/02/2023 15/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Maura McKeon Governor 19/01/2022 18/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Summers Governor 19/01/2022 18/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alison Whelan Governor 19/01/2022 18/01/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Councillor Danny Wood Governor 19/01/2022 18/01/2026 Appointed by LA