Located in Bishop Auckland, Prince Bishops Community Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Prince Bishops Community Primary School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Gibson Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8DY |
| Website: | http://www.princebishops.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01388451278 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Claire Patchett |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151431 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 240 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aclet Close Nursery School Aclet Close , DL14 6PX | 3out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etherley Lane Nursery School Hazel Grove , DL14 7RF | 3out of 4 | 2,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Bishops Community Primary School Gibson Street , Coundon Grange DL14 8DY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Bishops Community Primary School Gibson Street , Coundon Grange DL14 8DY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Lane Primary School Coronation , DL14 8SJ | - not rated | 644 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Valley Primary School Gurney Valley , DL14 8RP | - not rated | 666 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Primary School St Andrew's Road , DL14 6RY | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnydale Community College for Maths and Computing Middridge Lane , DL4 2EP | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James I Academy Bishop Auckland South Church Road , DL14 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King James I Community Arts College South Church Road , DL14 7JZ | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Barrington School A Sports with Mathematics College Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6LA | - not rated | 2,856 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Barrington Academy Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6LA | 3out of 4 | 2,856 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6JZ | - not rated | 3,179 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Primary School Warwick Road , DL14 6LS | 3out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Road School Warwick Road , DL14 6LS | - not rated | 2,670 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Murphy Crescent School Bishop Barrington Campus , Woodhouse Lane DL14 6LA | - not rated | 2,856 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.