The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 11% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
11%
-51.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 77
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 33.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Jenna Ellison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Smith Street, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 4AU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law?
Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law currently has 77 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law take?
Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law?
Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law is in Bishop Auckland, DL13 4AU, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law have a sixth form?
No, Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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