Hamsterley Primary School
Community schoolPrimaryAges 4–11Mixed
Hamsterley Primary School, Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3QF
Headteacher · Mr Richard Sains
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Key facts
Pupils36Capacity 49
Free school meals16.7%
Reception and junior places
Applications for September 2027 close 15 January 2027. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
Apply through County Durham council, not the school.
Nearby schools
- Witton-le-Wear Primary School2.0 mi
- Howden-le-Wear Primary School3.2 mi
- Butterknowle Primary School3.3 mi
- Toft Hill Primary School3.5 mi
- St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park3.6 mi