Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School
URN: 114237 • Barnard Castle DL12 9LG
Overview
- Name
- Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School
- URN
- 114237
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 48.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julie Gibson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01833628291
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bowes, Barnard Castle DL12 9LG
Summary
Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School is a small, mixed voluntary aided primary school located in Barnard Castle, County Durham. With a current enrolment of 43 pupils and a capacity of 70, the school prides itself on providing a highly creative and innovative education tailored to the individual needs of each child. The school operates under Christian values, fostering a strong connection with the local St. Giles’ Church and promoting spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
The school is part of the Bowes Cotherstone Federation, sharing leadership and resources with Cotherstone Primary School to enhance educational outcomes. Class sizes are small, allowing for personalized learning experiences and a high adult-to-child ratio, which supports children with diverse learning needs, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Bowes Hutchinson's School encourages parental involvement and believes in building strong partnerships with families to prepare children for lifelong learning. The school offers various programs and initiatives, including Pupil Premium and Sports Premium funding, aimed at enriching the educational experience and promoting student well-being.
The school is part of the Bowes Cotherstone Federation, sharing leadership and resources with Cotherstone Primary School to enhance educational outcomes. Class sizes are small, allowing for personalized learning experiences and a high adult-to-child ratio, which supports children with diverse learning needs, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Bowes Hutchinson's School encourages parental involvement and believes in building strong partnerships with families to prepare children for lifelong learning. The school offers various programs and initiatives, including Pupil Premium and Sports Premium funding, aimed at enriching the educational experience and promoting student well-being.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Key Policies (sen)
- Looked after children with EN (sen)
- SEN Specialist Expertise (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- Statement of Intent (sen)
- Teaching Children with SEN (sen)
- Bowes Cotherstone Federation (other)
- Vision (other)
- boweshutchinsonsschool (other)
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- 43
- Boys
- 19
- Girls
- 24
- FSM %
- 4.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 43 | 19 | 24 | 70 | 4.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 48 | 23 | 25 | 70 | 8.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 60 | 29 | 31 | 70 | 20.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 60 | 29 | 31 | 70 | 20.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 60 | 31 | 29 | 70 | 18.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 57 | 31 | 26 | 70 | 15.80 |
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