Woodhouse Primary Academy is a primary school in Bishop Auckland, 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.
Woodhouse Primary Academy currently has around 204 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.9% boys and 45.1% girls. Around 72.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.3%).
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: | Walker Drive, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6QW |
| Website: | https://woodhouseprimary.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01388602885 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Alex Lawrance |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151430 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/04/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 230 |
| Number of Pupils: | 204 |
| Number of Boys: | 112 |
| Number of Girls: | 92 |
| White British | 87.30% | 178 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 6.40% | 13 |
| Other White | 3.40% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 1.00% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.50% | 1 |
| African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 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 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aclet Close Nursery School Aclet Close , DL14 6PX | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etherley Lane Nursery School Hazel Grove , DL14 7RF | 3out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse Close Junior School Walker Drive , DL14 6QW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Community Primary School Walker Drive , DL14 6QW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Primary Academy Walker Drive , DL14 6QW | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Close Infant School Walker Drive , Woodhouse Close DL14 6QW | - not rated | 121 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland Murphy Crescent , DL14 6QH | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6JT | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form Centre Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6JT | - not rated | 866 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Barrington School A Sports with Mathematics College Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6LA | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Barrington Academy Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6LA | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James I Academy Bishop Auckland South Church Road , DL14 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,499 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 971 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy Crescent School Bishop Barrington Campus , Woodhouse Lane DL14 6LA | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Road School Warwick Road , DL14 6LS | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evergreen Primary School Warwick Road , DL14 6LS | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.