Frosterley Primary School
URN: 114062 • Bishop Auckland DL13 2SN
Overview
- Name
- Frosterley Primary School
- URN
- 114062
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mary Clare Carr (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01388528358
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bridge End, Bishop Auckland DL13 2SN
Summary
Frosterley Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, with a current enrolment of 39 pupils and a capacity of 84. The school is part of The Dales Partnership, which includes Butterknowle and Woodland Primary Schools, and aims to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for all students. The partnership focuses on academic achievement while also promoting emotional wellbeing, resilience, and cultural development.
The curriculum at Frosterley Primary is designed to be challenging and engaging, encouraging pupils to develop essential knowledge and skills. The school prioritises cooperation and teamwork, fostering a positive atmosphere where individual growth is celebrated. By working closely with parents and the local community, Frosterley aims to create a productive partnership that benefits all children.
Looking forward, Frosterley Primary will join with additional schools to form the Durham Dales Partnership in November 2025, enhancing collaboration and resource sharing among small schools in the area. The school is committed to continual improvement and strives to ensure that every child feels happy, safe, and secure during their educational journey.
The curriculum at Frosterley Primary is designed to be challenging and engaging, encouraging pupils to develop essential knowledge and skills. The school prioritises cooperation and teamwork, fostering a positive atmosphere where individual growth is celebrated. By working closely with parents and the local community, Frosterley aims to create a productive partnership that benefits all children.
Looking forward, Frosterley Primary will join with additional schools to form the Durham Dales Partnership in November 2025, enhancing collaboration and resource sharing among small schools in the area. The school is committed to continual improvement and strives to ensure that every child feels happy, safe, and secure during their educational journey.
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- Key Policies (sen)
- Looked After Children with SEND (sen)
- Our SEN Provision (sen)
- How children with SEN engage in all activities? (sen)
- How we adapt the curriculum and learning environment for children & young people with SEN (sen)
- How we evaluate the effectiveness of SEN Provision (sen)
- Our approach to teaching children & young people with SEN (sen)
- The kinds of SEN that are provided for (sen)
- SEND (sen)
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 84
- Pupils
- 39
- Boys
- 23
- Girls
- 16
- FSM %
- 35.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 39 | 23 | 16 | 84 | 35.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 38 | 22 | 16 | 84 | 39.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 42 | 25 | 17 | 84 | 38.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 42 | 25 | 17 | 84 | 38.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 43 | 23 | 20 | 84 | 39.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 42 | 27 | 15 | 84 | 31.00 |
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