About Us

Welcome to Hamsterley Primary School. We are a small 2 class primary school located 7 miles north-west of Bishop Auckland.

We federated with St John’s Chapel and Wearhead Primary Schools in September 2023 to become the Durham Dales Federation and work closely with our partner schools to provide an exciting, broad and balanced curriculum for our pupils. Team work, collaborative and outdoor learning are key elements of our federation ethos. 

We aim to inspire our pupils, create a life-long love of learning and provide a high-quality education for every child. At Hamsterley Primary School, we value parental involvement and we take every opportunity to engage with our families and the wider community. 

If you would like to find out more about our school, please get in touch.   

Mrs Sarah Hodgkinson 
Executive Headteacher