Bishop Auckland primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 66% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, above England's 82%. Evenwood Church of England Primary School, Woodland Primary School, Bishop Auckland, and Witton-le-Wear Primary School lead the area, 81% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 30 schools serving Bishop Auckland, families in Evenwood, Witton-le-Wear, South Church, and the town centre have access to a mix of village and town settings. 17% achieve the higher standard, more than double England's 82%. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | St Andrew's Academy, Bishop Auckland | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | Butterknowle Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.1/10Developing |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | Cockfield Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22 | Cockton Hill Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.3/10Developing |
| N/A | Cockton Hill Infant School | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | 8.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 2-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Victoria Lane Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #16 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 5.1/10Developing |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Prince Bishops Community Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Escomb Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.5/10Developing |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Etherley Lane Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Evenwood Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
| N/A | Ramshaw Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Frosterley Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | Hamsterley Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 6/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | St Helen Auckland Community Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | St John's Chapel Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Toft Hill Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #19 | Tow Law Millennium Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Wearhead Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.3/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #25 | Copeland Road Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.5/10Developing |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #27 | St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Witton-le-Wear Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.9/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Wolsingham Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | St Anne's CofE Primary School, Bishop Auckland | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #9 | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #21 | Woodhouse Primary Academy, Bishop Auckland | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 4/10Developing |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Woodland Primary School, Bishop Auckland | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
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