Closure Consultation

Please see attached consultation on the proposed closure of Rookhope Primary School.

Hamsterley, Rookhope, St John’s Chapel and Wearhead Primary Schools propose to federate on September 1st, 2023, in order to strengthen all schools involved.  The consultation period for the proposal is from Monday 6^th March- Friday 28^th April 2023.  This document outlines the proposal in detail.  We would appreciate stakeholders’ feedback and completed response forms can be returned to any of our schools by 10am Friday 28^th April.  Governing bodies will not be able to consider any responses received after this deadline.

Consultation document final

Hamsterley UDDF federation

Sarah Hodgkinson

Executive Headteacher

School will remain closed today due to the poor forecast and adverse travel conditions.  Remote learning will be provided.  Keep safe and we look forward to seeing you on Monday 28th February after the half term break.

Click the link below to watch our brilliant Harvest performance. We hope you enjoy it!

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Our most recent newsletter is now on the website and the school calendar is now updated.

We will be holding our Easter Open Morning on Tuesday from 10-11.30.  We hope you are able to join us to find out more about what the children have been learning this term and to enjoy refreshments and listening to the children sing.Easter poster