Escomb Primary School
URN: 114103 • Bishop Auckland DL14 7SR
Overview
- Name
- Escomb Primary School
- URN
- 114103
- 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
- 48.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Woodhouse (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01388603273
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Three Lane Ends, Bishop Auckland DL14 7SR
Summary
Escomb Primary School is a mixed community school located in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, with a current enrolment of 165 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing a safe and stimulating environment where children can achieve their highest potential. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its mission statement, “Growing and Learning Together,” which reflects its focus on fostering a love for learning among its students.
The curriculum at Escomb Primary is designed to inspire and engage pupils, encouraging them to develop confidence and motivation in their educational journey. The school places a strong emphasis on working collaboratively with families and the wider community to support each child's development and well-being. This partnership aims to ensure that every child receives the best possible start to their education.
Escomb Primary School also prioritises inclusivity and support for all learners, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school strives to create a respectful and caring atmosphere, where children are encouraged to aspire, create, and challenge themselves while enjoying their learning experiences.
The curriculum at Escomb Primary is designed to inspire and engage pupils, encouraging them to develop confidence and motivation in their educational journey. The school places a strong emphasis on working collaboratively with families and the wider community to support each child's development and well-being. This partnership aims to ensure that every child receives the best possible start to their education.
Escomb Primary School also prioritises inclusivity and support for all learners, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school strives to create a respectful and caring atmosphere, where children are encouraged to aspire, create, and challenge themselves while enjoying their learning experiences.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- 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)
- SEN Transition (sen)
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 165
- Boys
- 82
- Girls
- 83
- FSM %
- 13.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 165 | 82 | 83 | 210 | 13.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 182 | 91 | 91 | 183 | 12.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 191 | 96 | 95 | 210 | 18.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 191 | 96 | 95 | 210 | 18.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 196 | 100 | 96 | 210 | 16.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 206 | 104 | 102 | 210 | 13.10 |
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