St Andrew's Primary School

URN: 114188 • Bishop Auckland DL14 6RY

Overview

Name
St Andrew's Primary School
URN
114188
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
N James (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
St Andrew's Road, Bishop Auckland DL14 6RY

Summary

St Andrew's Primary School, located in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, is a community school that serves a mixed-gender population of 153 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 150. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, aiming to instill a love of learning in its students. With a significant proportion of pupils (51.60%) eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to addressing diverse needs and promoting inclusivity.

The ethos of St Andrew's is centred around creating a happy and caring community where every child feels safe, valued, and equal. The school’s vision highlights the importance of developing the “whole child” and preparing them to become responsible global citizens. High expectations for behaviour and academic achievement are integral to the school's approach, with a dedicated team focused on delivering quality teaching and learning.

St Andrew's encourages open communication with parents and welcomes feedback to continuously improve. For families considering enrollment, the school provides resources such as a prospectus to help them understand its values and educational offerings.

Key details

LA
County Durham
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
150
Pupils
153
Boys
83
Girls
70
FSM %
51.60
Open date
Close date
2024-08-31
Last Ofsted
2019-10-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
County Durham

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 153 83 70 150 51.60
2024-09-11 153 83 70 150 51.60
2023-09-11 142 71 71 150 62.00
2022-09-11 142 71 71 150 62.00
2021-09-11 131 75 56 150 61.10
2020-09-11 132 71 61 150 54.50

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