Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 2–11 · BISHOP AUCKLAND, County Durham
Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School is a primary school in BISHOP AUCKLAND, County Durham for ages 2–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 12 November 2024. County Durham has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Westcroft, Stanhope, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL13 2NU
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- County Durham
- Pupils on roll
- 123 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 22.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 12 November 2024
Strengths
- “The school is warm and welcoming.”
- “It is a friendly, nurturing environment where pupils feel safe.”
- “They achieve well and feel valued.”
To improve
- “However, too many pupils’ attendance is not high enough.”
- “These pupils miss essential learning.”
- “Although pupils learn about fundamental British values, they do not develop sufficient depth of understanding to equip them well for life beyond school.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 20 December 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 56% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 6 first-preference applications, 6 offers in total, 6 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Reception 2026, as County Durham published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in County Durham.
- Frosterley Primary School 2.6 mi Good Last distance published
- Wolsingham Primary School 5.5 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- St John's Chapel Primary School 6.7 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Castleside Primary School 7.9 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Tow Law Millennium Primary School 7.9 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law 8.0 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Moorside Primary Academy 8.3 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Wearhead Primary School 8.4 mi Standards maintained Last distance published