UKSchoolSearch
OpenPrimaryOfsted: GoodURN 151431

Prince Bishops Community Primary School

Academy converter · Bishop Auckland · DL14 8DY

Ages 2–11 · 210 pupils · County Durham

School website

Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

Read full report

Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-02-06

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill88%

210 pupils · 240 places

Pupils on roll
210
Boys / girls
96 / 114
School capacity
240
Capacity fill
210 / 240 (88%)
Free school meals
50.3%
FSM pupils
92
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

Governance
Academy trust: LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Lingfield Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Patchett

Location

Address
Gibson Street, Coundon Grange
Postcode
DL14 8DY
Town
Bishop Auckland
County
County Durham
Local authority
County Durham
District
County Durham
Constituency
Bishop Auckland
Urban/rural
Urban: 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, 210 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 50.3%.

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

  • St Andrew's Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bishop Auckland · DL14 6RY · County Durham

    Ages 3–11

    • FSM36.4%

    0.8 miles away

  • Thornhill Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Community school · Primary

    Shildon · DL4 1ES · County Durham

    Ages 4–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM35.6%

    0.9 miles away

  • Cockton Hill Infant School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Bishop Auckland · DL14 6HW · County Durham

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM50.0%

    1.0 miles away

  • Cockton Hill Junior School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Bishop Auckland · DL14 6HW · County Durham

    Ages 7–11

    • KS233%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM58.3%

    1.0 miles away

  • Victoria Lane Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Bishop Auckland · DL14 8NN · County Durham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence8.9%
    • FSM58.3%

    1.3 miles away

  • Timothy Hackworth Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Shildon · DL4 1HN · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS241%
    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM62.5%

    1.4 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Claire Patchett
Telephone
01388451278
Website
http://www.princebishops.org.uk

Official links