St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland
URN: 148915 • Bishop Auckland DL14 6QH
Overview
- Name
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland
- URN
- 148915
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Sands (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01388603451
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Murphy Crescent, Bishop Auckland DL14 6QH
Summary
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, located in Bishop Auckland, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 206 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 210. The school prides itself on fostering a vibrant and inclusive environment where every child is valued. Guided by the mission statement, "A School Family growing together in Love, Friendship and Faith," St Wilfrid's aims to nurture confidence, character, and faith among its students.
The curriculum at St Wilfrid's is designed to inspire creativity and curiosity while promoting meaningful relationships. The school emphasizes the importance of a safe and respectful atmosphere, encouraging exemplary behaviour and a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. Support for pupils is a priority, with dedicated staff providing care and guidance from the Early Years Unit through to Year 6.
St Wilfrid's actively engages with families and the wider community, welcoming parents and carers into the school to collaborate in the education and care of their children. This partnership approach reinforces the school's commitment to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for all students.
The curriculum at St Wilfrid's is designed to inspire creativity and curiosity while promoting meaningful relationships. The school emphasizes the importance of a safe and respectful atmosphere, encouraging exemplary behaviour and a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. Support for pupils is a priority, with dedicated staff providing care and guidance from the Early Years Unit through to Year 6.
St Wilfrid's actively engages with families and the wider community, welcoming parents and carers into the school to collaborate in the education and care of their children. This partnership approach reinforces the school's commitment to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for all students.
Useful links
- Our Trust (other)
- Carmel Teacher Training Partnership (other)
- Carmel Professional Training Centre (other)
- Diocese (other)
- Catholic Life (other)
- Sign in to Office 365 (other)
- Maths Hub (other)
- Our Performance (other)
- Tees Valley Teaching School Hub (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 206
- Boys
- 94
- Girls
- 112
- FSM %
- 51.80
- Open date
- 2022-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 206 | 94 | 112 | 210 | 51.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 210 | 96 | 114 | 210 | 50.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 210 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 210 |
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