Witton-le-Wear Primary School
URN: 149499 • Bishop Auckland DL14 0BG
Overview
- Name
- Witton-le-Wear Primary School
- URN
- 149499
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 44.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Shawn Laws (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01388488350
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Witton-le-Wear Primary School, Bishop Auckland DL14 0BG
Summary
Witton-le-Wear Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, serving children aged 3 to 11. With a current enrolment of 115 pupils, the school has a capacity of 100, reflecting its commitment to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment. The school prides itself on being an integral part of the local community, actively participating in village events and fostering strong connections with families.
The school's ethos centres on creating a stimulating and purposeful educational experience, encouraging children to become independent, curious, and confident learners. Witton-le-Wear Primary promotes values such as respect, resilience, kindness, and collaboration, which are embedded in the curriculum and daily school life. This approach aims to develop well-rounded individuals who understand their role within the community and society.
Witton-le-Wear Primary School is dedicated to supporting both students and staff, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning. The school encourages parental involvement, fostering a sense of partnership in each child's educational journey. For more information, parents are invited to visit the school and engage with the committed team.
The school's ethos centres on creating a stimulating and purposeful educational experience, encouraging children to become independent, curious, and confident learners. Witton-le-Wear Primary promotes values such as respect, resilience, kindness, and collaboration, which are embedded in the curriculum and daily school life. This approach aims to develop well-rounded individuals who understand their role within the community and society.
Witton-le-Wear Primary School is dedicated to supporting both students and staff, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning. The school encourages parental involvement, fostering a sense of partnership in each child's educational journey. For more information, parents are invited to visit the school and engage with the committed team.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Consultation (sen)
- Emotional & Social Development (sen)
- Introduction to SEND (sen)
- Key Policies (sen)
- Looked After Children with SEND (sen)
- Our SEND Provision (sen)
- SEND Specialist Expertise (sen)
- SEND Transition (sen)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 100
- Pupils
- 115
- Boys
- 64
- Girls
- 51
- FSM %
- 6.50
- Open date
- 2023-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 115 | 64 | 51 | 100 | 6.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 104 | 55 | 49 | 100 | 9.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 100 |
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