Bishop Barrington School A Sports with Mathematics College
URN: 114301 • Bishop Auckland DL14 6LA
Overview
- Name
- Bishop Barrington School A Sports with Mathematics College
- URN
- 114301
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 46.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nathan Powell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland DL14 6LA
Summary
Bishop Barrington School, located in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, is a mixed community secondary school with a current enrolment of 762 students, against a capacity of 814. The school is dedicated to providing a strong academic foundation for all students, regardless of their age or ability level. It emphasizes the importance of its core values, known as the ‘RISE values’: Respect, Inspiration, Resilience, and Excellence, which guide the school’s ethos and approach to education.
The curriculum at Bishop Barrington School is designed to foster confident, hardworking, and resourceful learners, preparing them for the challenges of a dynamic world. The school aims to support students not only academically but also in their personal development, encouraging them to embody the RISE values in all aspects of their lives.
With a free school meal percentage of 38.80%, the school is committed to inclusivity and support for all families within the community. Bishop Barrington School strives to create a nurturing environment that opens doors to future success for every student.
The curriculum at Bishop Barrington School is designed to foster confident, hardworking, and resourceful learners, preparing them for the challenges of a dynamic world. The school aims to support students not only academically but also in their personal development, encouraging them to embody the RISE values in all aspects of their lives.
With a free school meal percentage of 38.80%, the school is committed to inclusivity and support for all families within the community. Bishop Barrington School strives to create a nurturing environment that opens doors to future success for every student.
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 814
- Pupils
- 762
- Boys
- 357
- Girls
- 405
- FSM %
- 38.80
- Open date
- Close date
- 2021-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-11-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 762 | 357 | 405 | 814 | 38.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 762 | 357 | 405 | 814 | 38.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 762 | 357 | 405 | 814 | 38.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 762 | 357 | 405 | 814 | 38.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 762 | 357 | 405 | 814 | 38.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 766 | 377 | 389 | 814 | 26.90 |
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