Wearhead Primary School
URN: 114065 • Bishop Auckland DL13 1BN
Overview
- Name
- Wearhead Primary School
- URN
- 114065
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Hodgkinson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01388537265
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wearhead, Bishop Auckland DL13 1BN
Summary
Wearhead Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, with a current enrolment of 14 pupils and a capacity of 42. As part of the Durham Dales Federation, which was formed in September 2023, the school collaborates closely with nearby schools, including St John's Chapel and Hamsterley Primary, to enhance educational experiences through shared resources and joint activities.
The school aims to provide a safe and stimulating environment where every child is valued and supported. The curriculum is designed to promote resilience and a love of learning, ensuring that students achieve their full potential. Weekly collaborative sessions allow pupils to learn together in larger groups, fostering social interaction and enriching their educational journey.
Wearhead Primary School is committed to engaging with parents and the wider community, encouraging involvement in school activities and events. The leadership team, including Co-Executive Headteachers Sarah Hodgkinson and Richard Sains, works diligently to maintain high standards of education and support for all students. For more information, visit their website at www.wearhead.durham.sch.uk.
The school aims to provide a safe and stimulating environment where every child is valued and supported. The curriculum is designed to promote resilience and a love of learning, ensuring that students achieve their full potential. Weekly collaborative sessions allow pupils to learn together in larger groups, fostering social interaction and enriching their educational journey.
Wearhead Primary School is committed to engaging with parents and the wider community, encouraging involvement in school activities and events. The leadership team, including Co-Executive Headteachers Sarah Hodgkinson and Richard Sains, works diligently to maintain high standards of education and support for all students. For more information, visit their website at www.wearhead.durham.sch.uk.
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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
- 42
- Pupils
- 14
- Boys
- 4
- Girls
- 10
- FSM %
- 14.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-07-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 42 | 14.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 42 | 6.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 42 | 4.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 42 | 4.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 42 | 10.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 23 | 10 | 13 | 42 | 8.70 |
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