Bishop Barrington Academy
URN: 148706 • Bishop Auckland DL14 6LA
Overview
- Name
- Bishop Barrington Academy
- URN
- 148706
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 31.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Colin Smith (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01388603307
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland DL14 6LA
Summary
Bishop Barrington Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, with a current enrolment of 602 students and a capacity of 814. The school operates with a strong commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that all students, regardless of their age or ability, receive the support they need to succeed academically and personally.
The academy is guided by its RISE values: Respect, Inspiration, Resilience, and Excellence. These principles underpin the school's ethos, promoting a culture of high expectations and mutual respect among students and staff. The curriculum is designed to be ambitious and responsive to the needs of all learners, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to be independent, resourceful, and prepared for future challenges.
Bishop Barrington Academy places a significant emphasis on building strong relationships within the school community. The school aims to celebrate the achievements of all students and to help them develop into confident individuals ready to thrive in a dynamic world. For more information, visit their website at [bishopbarrington.org.uk](https://bishopbarrington.org.uk/).
The academy is guided by its RISE values: Respect, Inspiration, Resilience, and Excellence. These principles underpin the school's ethos, promoting a culture of high expectations and mutual respect among students and staff. The curriculum is designed to be ambitious and responsive to the needs of all learners, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to be independent, resourceful, and prepared for future challenges.
Bishop Barrington Academy places a significant emphasis on building strong relationships within the school community. The school aims to celebrate the achievements of all students and to help them develop into confident individuals ready to thrive in a dynamic world. For more information, visit their website at [bishopbarrington.org.uk](https://bishopbarrington.org.uk/).
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- ELP: ASCN (sen)
- External Partners (sen)
- Links with Parents & Carers (sen)
- Local Offer (sen)
- Overview of SEND (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- Teaching, Learning & Assessment (sen)
- Transition (sen)
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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
- ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 814
- Pupils
- 602
- Boys
- 291
- Girls
- 311
- FSM %
- 51.20
- Open date
- 2021-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 602 | 291 | 311 | 814 | 51.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 625 | 289 | 336 | 814 | 49.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 682 | 314 | 368 | 814 | 42.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 682 | 314 | 368 | 814 | 42.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 814 |
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