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
School thumbnail

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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Add a review

Please sign in to post a review. Go to login

Are you the school owner?

Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.

Requires login