Schools in Bishop Auckland, North East (2025)
34 schools · 7,272 students · 17 local authority, 17 academy · median Pupils on roll 155.
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Ranked schools in Bishop Auckland
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North East.
- 184Cockfield Primary SchoolBishop Auckland · Local authority Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 115 students
- 276Evenwood Church of England Primary SchoolBishop Auckland · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 97 students
- 374Toft Hill Primary SchoolBishop Auckland · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
- 471St Anne's CofE Primary SchoolBishop Auckland · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 238 students
- 567Wolsingham Primary SchoolBishop Auckland · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 163 students
- 653St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form CollegeBishop Auckland · Academy Secondary46.4 Attainment 8 · 1,229 students
- 753Witton-le-Wear Primary SchoolBishop Auckland · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 114 students
- 847St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, CoundonBishop Auckland · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 100 students
- 945Wolsingham SchoolBishop Auckland · Academy Secondary44.7 Attainment 8 · 774 students
- 1041Escomb Primary SchoolBishop Auckland · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 160 students
- 1139Oakley Cross Primary School and NurseryBishop Auckland · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 161 students
- 1237Etherley Lane Primary SchoolBishop Auckland · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 190 students
- 1332King James I Academy Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland · Academy Secondary43.9 Attainment 8 · 936 students
- 1427Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary SchoolBISHOP AUCKLAND · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 123 students
- 1520St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland · Academy Primary40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 219 students
- 1620Bishop Barrington AcademyBishop Auckland · Academy Secondary39.4 Attainment 8 · 599 students
- 1719Copeland Road Primary SchoolBishop Auckland · Academy Primary– · 130 students
- 1819Tow Law Millennium Primary SchoolBishop Auckland · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 77 students
- 1918St Helen Auckland Community Primary SchoolBishop Auckland · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
- 2018Victoria Lane AcademyBishop Auckland · Academy Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 155 students
- 2117Cockton Hill Junior SchoolBishop Auckland · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 187 students
- 2214St Andrew's AcademyBishop Auckland · Academy Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 191 students
- 239Cockton Hill Infant SchoolBishop Auckland · Local authority Primary– · 146 students
- 249Prince Bishops Community Primary SchoolBishop Auckland · Academy Primary– · 210 students
- 259Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow LawBishop Auckland · Academy Primary11% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 83 students
- 262Woodhouse Primary AcademyBishop Auckland · Academy Primary– · 176 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cockfield Primary School Bishop Auckland · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 84.1 Top 25% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 115 |
| 2 | Evenwood Church of England Primary School Bishop Auckland · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 76.0 Top 25% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 97 |
| 3 | Toft Hill Primary School Bishop Auckland · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 74.0 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 4 | St Anne's CofE Primary School Bishop Auckland · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 70.6 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 238 |
| 5 | Wolsingham Primary School Bishop Auckland · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 67.0 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 163 |
| 6 | St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College Bishop Auckland · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 53.3 Top 50% | 46.4 Attainment 8 | 1,229 |
| 7 | Witton-le-Wear Primary School Bishop Auckland · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 53.1 Top 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 114 |
| 8 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon Bishop Auckland · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 46.7 Lower 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100 |
| 9 | Wolsingham School Bishop Auckland · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 45.2 Lower 50% | 44.7 Attainment 8 | 774 |
| 10 | Escomb Primary School Bishop Auckland · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 40.6 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 160 |
| 11 | Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery Bishop Auckland · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 38.6 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 161 |
| 12 | Etherley Lane Primary School Bishop Auckland · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 37.1 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 190 |
| 13 | King James I Academy Bishop Auckland Bishop Auckland · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 31.7 Lower 50% | 43.9 Attainment 8 | 936 |
| 14 | Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School BISHOP AUCKLAND · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 27.1 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 123 |
| 15 | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland Bishop Auckland · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 20.3 Lower 50% | 40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 219 |
| 16 | Bishop Barrington Academy Bishop Auckland · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 19.9 Lower 50% | 39.4 Attainment 8 | 599 |
| 17 | Copeland Road Primary School Bishop Auckland · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 19.4 Lower 50% | – | 130 |
| 18 | Tow Law Millennium Primary School Bishop Auckland · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 18.8 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77 |
| 19 | St Helen Auckland Community Primary School Bishop Auckland · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 18.2 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 20 | Victoria Lane Academy Bishop Auckland · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 17.5 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 155 |
| 21 | Cockton Hill Junior School Bishop Auckland · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 16.5 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 187 |
| 22 | St Andrew's Academy Bishop Auckland · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 14.4 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 191 |
| 23 | Cockton Hill Infant School Bishop Auckland · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Local authority | 9.0 Lower 50% | – | 146 |
| 24 | Prince Bishops Community Primary School Bishop Auckland · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 8.7 Lower 50% | – | 210 |
| 25 | Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law Bishop Auckland · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 8.5 Lower 50% | 11% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83 |
| 26 | Woodhouse Primary Academy Bishop Auckland · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 1.8 Lower 50% | – | 176 |
Other schools in Bishop Auckland
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
87.3
Woodland Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
25 students
68.3
Frosterley Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
32 students
60.8
Hamsterley Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
36 students
60.8
St John's Chapel Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
24 students
56.3
Wearhead Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
11 students
38.2
St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park
Bishop Auckland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
57 students
33.1
Ramshaw Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
54 students
14.8
Butterknowle Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
54 students
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Bishop Auckland?
Cockfield Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Bishop Auckland with a Success Index (England) of 84.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Bishop Auckland?
Bishop Auckland has 34 schools (30 primary, 4 secondary) educating 7,272 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Bishop Auckland?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Bishop Auckland is 155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.