Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School is a primary school in Barnard Castle, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School currently has around 43 pupils on roll, which is about 61% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 44.2% boys and 55.8% girls. Around 4.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (97.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Bowes, Barnard Castle, DL12 9LG |
| Website: | www.boweshutchinsonsschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01833628291 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Julie Gibson |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 114237 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 70 |
| Number of Pupils: | 43 |
| Number of Boys: | 19 |
| Number of Girls: | 24 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 97.70% | 42 |
| Other White | 2.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School Bowes , DL12 9LG | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.