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Evenwood Church of England Primary School

Academy converter · Bishop Auckland · DL14 9QZ

Ages 2–11 · 97 pupils · County Durham

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

KS2 expected (RWM)

92%

Overall absence

4.9%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2024-11-28

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)92%
Higher standard (RWM)8%
Avg scaled score — reading
108.0
Avg scaled score — maths
107.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
114.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)7.7%
Unauthorised1.6%
Authorised absence
3.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
78

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

9

Places offered

9

1st-preference offers

9

Total preferences (any rank)
13
Preferred offers (top 3)
9
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill81%

97 pupils · 120 places

Pupils on roll
97
Boys / girls
50 / 47
School capacity
120
Capacity fill
97 / 120 (81%)
Free school meals
60.2%
FSM pupils
50
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Durham
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ONE EXCELLENCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
ONE EXCELLENCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Beth Dawson

Location

Address
New Road, Evenwood
Postcode
DL14 9QZ
Town
Bishop Auckland
County
County Durham
Local authority
County Durham
District
County Durham
Constituency
Bishop Auckland
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

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 2–11, in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, 97 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 60.2%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Durham.

Open schools in Bishop Auckland
39
Primary schools in Bishop Auckland
30
Academies among open schools in Bishop Auckland
44% (17)
Open schools in DL14
26
Primary in DL14
19
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 DL14

  • Ramshaw Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Bishop Auckland · DL14 9SD · County Durham

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM33.3%
    • Demand1.00

    0.5 miles away

  • Copeland Road Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bishop Auckland · DL14 9JJ · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • FSM39.2%

    1.6 miles away

  • Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Bishop Auckland · DL14 9UD · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS243%
    • Absence7.4%
    • FSM40.4%
    • Demand0.92

    1.9 miles away

  • Cockfield Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Bishop Auckland · DL13 5EN · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM25.7%
    • Demand1.07

    1.9 miles away

  • Toft Hill Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Bishop Auckland · DL14 0JA · County Durham

    Ages 4–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM14.8%
    • Demand1.27

    2.0 miles away

  • Butterknowle Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Bishop Auckland · DL13 5PB · County Durham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS222%
    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM20.4%
    • Demand1.00

    2.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Beth Dawson
Telephone
01388832047
Website
www.evenwood.durham.sch.uk/

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