Butterknowle Primary School - Dales Partnership Federation
URN: 114102 • Bishop Auckland DL13 5PB
Overview
- Name
- Butterknowle Primary School - Dales Partnership Federation
- URN
- 114102
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 49.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clare Carr (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01388718369
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Pinfold Lane, Bishop Auckland DL13 5PB
Summary
Butterknowle Primary School, part of the Dales Partnership Federation, is a small community primary school located in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. With a current enrolment of 50 pupils and a capacity of 84, the school fosters a welcoming and supportive environment where every child is valued. The school's vision emphasizes resilience, a love of learning, and the importance of achieving one's full potential in a diverse world.
The curriculum at Butterknowle is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, with a focus on collaborative and outdoor learning. The school works closely with its federation partners to enhance educational experiences, allowing pupils to engage in joint activities and share resources. This collaborative approach aims to enrich the learning journey and foster a sense of community among students.
Butterknowle Primary School is committed to inclusivity, offering support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The school encourages parental involvement and actively engages with families to create a nurturing educational environment. For admission details, parents are advised to consult the Durham County Council website.
The curriculum at Butterknowle is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, with a focus on collaborative and outdoor learning. The school works closely with its federation partners to enhance educational experiences, allowing pupils to engage in joint activities and share resources. This collaborative approach aims to enrich the learning journey and foster a sense of community among students.
Butterknowle Primary School is committed to inclusivity, offering support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The school encourages parental involvement and actively engages with families to create a nurturing educational environment. For admission details, parents are advised to consult the Durham County Council 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
- 84
- Pupils
- 50
- Boys
- 23
- Girls
- 27
- FSM %
- 26.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 50 | 23 | 27 | 84 | 26.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 53 | 25 | 28 | 84 | 15.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 52 | 27 | 25 | 84 | 13.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 52 | 27 | 25 | 84 | 13.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 50 | 29 | 21 | 84 | 10.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 42 | 29 | 13 | 84 | 9.50 |
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