The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 185
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 40.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- WISE ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mrs N James (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
St Andrew's Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6RY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCockton Hill Infant School
Primary · 467m away
Aclet Close Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
St Anne's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
King James I Community Arts College
Secondary · 1.2km away
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
Secondary · 1.2km away
Evergreen Primary School
Special school · 1.2km away
Prince Bishops Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Warwick Road School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Andrew's Academy?
St Andrew's Academy currently has 185 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Andrew's Academy take?
St Andrew's Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Andrew's Academy?
St Andrew's Academy is in Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RY, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Andrew's Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Andrew's Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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