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Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law

Academy converter · Bishop Auckland · DL13 4AU

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

83

Local authority

County Durham

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, 83 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 34.2%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.

Open schools in Bishop Auckland
39
Primary schools in Bishop Auckland
30
Academies among open schools in Bishop Auckland
44% (17)
Open schools in DL13
13
Primary in DL13
11
Open schools in County Durham LA
281
Primary in County Durham LA
209

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Bishop AucklandNear DL13

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
148916

Location

Address
Smith Street, Tow Law
Postcode
DL13 4AU
Town
Bishop Auckland
County
County Durham
Local authority
County Durham
District
County Durham
Constituency
Bishop Auckland
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
83
Boys / girls
43 / 40
School capacity
84
Capacity fill
83 / 84 (99%)
Free school meals
34.2%
FSM pupils
27
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Governance
Academy trust: BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Miss Jenna Ellison
Telephone
01388731082
Website
https://blessedjohnduckett.bhcet.org.uk

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Ofsted information

Inspection data is separate from GIAS establishment records.

  • 2025-01-28 — Not judged (Report)