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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon

Academy converter · Bishop Auckland · DL14 8NN

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 2–11

Pupils

100

Local authority

County Durham

Age range

Ages 2–11

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 2–11, in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, 100 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 45.5%. 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 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

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
148629

Location

Address
Victoria Lane, Coundon
Postcode
DL14 8NN
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

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
100
Boys / girls
55 / 45
School capacity
120
Capacity fill
100 / 120 (83%)
Free school meals
45.5%
FSM pupils
40
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
Ms Alice Gibson-Crone
Telephone
01388602608
Website
https://stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/

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