SchoolScoresEvenwood CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
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New Road, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9QZ
01388 832047 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 October 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 22 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
7 pupils in this year group.
Only 7 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
86% — 24 points above the County Durham average, and 24 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 86% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 29% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in County Durham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 10 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 10 |
| Of those, offered a place | 10 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 17 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 55.9% | 35.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.4% | 18.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 19th highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 5.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 22nd lowest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Lower than 14% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Lower than 26% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.4% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 30th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Lower than 0% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 33.3 | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 29th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Lower than 2% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 11th highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 23% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.0 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 21st highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 9% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.9 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 21 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 63% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 13.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Ramshaw Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Copeland Road Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cockfield Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Toft Hill Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Helen Auckland Community Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Butterknowle Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Evenwood CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Evenwood CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 October 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 22 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Evenwood CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 24 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Evenwood CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 10 families put Evenwood CofE Primary School as their first choice for 10 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 10 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148853.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.