St John's Chapel Primary School
URN: 114064 • Bishop Auckland DL13 1QH
Overview
- Name
- St John's Chapel Primary School
- URN
- 114064
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Hodgkinson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01388537332
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Burnfoot, Bishop Auckland DL13 1QH
Summary
St John's Chapel Primary School is a small community school located in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, with a current enrolment of 27 pupils and a capacity of 60. As part of the Durham Dales Federation, the school collaborates closely with other local primary schools to provide a broad and balanced curriculum. This partnership enhances learning experiences through shared resources, joint activities, and educational visits.
The school is committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Emphasising resilience and a love of learning, St John's Chapel Primary aims to promote the holistic development of each pupil. The school also offers support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all learners have access to appropriate resources and opportunities.
Parental involvement is highly valued, and the school actively engages with families and the wider community. Admission arrangements follow the Local Authority policy, with a single intake into Reception each September, welcoming children who turn five between September 1 and August 31. For more information, visit the school’s website.
The school is committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Emphasising resilience and a love of learning, St John's Chapel Primary aims to promote the holistic development of each pupil. The school also offers support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all learners have access to appropriate resources and opportunities.
Parental involvement is highly valued, and the school actively engages with families and the wider community. Admission arrangements follow the Local Authority policy, with a single intake into Reception each September, welcoming children who turn five between September 1 and August 31. For more information, visit the school’s website.
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 60
- Pupils
- 27
- Boys
- 10
- Girls
- 17
- FSM %
- 22.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 27 | 10 | 17 | 60 | 22.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 20 | 6 | 14 | 60 | 15.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 60 | 26.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 60 | 26.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 60 | 8.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 60 | 0.00 |
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