The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 130
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 22.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Deb Cross (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Westcroft, Stanhope, BISHOP AUCKLAND, County Durham, DL13 2NU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School?
Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School currently has 130 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School take?
Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School?
Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School is in BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL13 2NU, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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