SchoolScoresPrince Bishops Community Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Gibson Street, Coundon Grange, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8DY
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 February 2024. 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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
20 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Bishop Auckland comparisons use the 21 of its 30 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 9 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bishop Auckland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 19th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 20th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 20th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 14% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | 56% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 17 parents who had raised a concern Joint 17th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 12% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 21st highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bishop Auckland figures pool parents at the Bishop Auckland schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
22 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 134855), before it changed to its current form.
50% — 12 points below the County Durham average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 59% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 26 |
| Of those, offered a place | 26 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 39 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 10th highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 49.2% | 35.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 16th highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 25th highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 18.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 5.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 27th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Lower than 4% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 28th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Lower than 2% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 30.3% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 16th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 38% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.6 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 13th highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 24% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.2 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 21 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 89% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 29.4% | 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
- St Andrew's Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thornhill Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cockton Hill Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cockton Hill Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2024
- St John's CofE Aided Primary School, Shildon 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Victoria Lane Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Timothy Hackworth Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Etherley Lane Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Prince Bishops Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Prince Bishops Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 February 2024.
How did Prince Bishops Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Prince Bishops Community Primary School?
75% of the 20 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Prince Bishops Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Prince Bishops Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 26 families put Prince Bishops Community Primary School as their first choice for 28 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 26 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 151431.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.