Bishop Barrington Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Address | Woodhouse Lane, DL14 6LA |
| School Website | www.bishopbarrington.net |
| Telephone | 1388603307 |
| URN | 148706 |
School Census
| Total | 675 |
| Girls/Boys | 359/316 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.2%/46.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 308 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 25/06/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 25/06/2024 | Good |
| 14/11/2017 | Requires improvement |
| 12/03/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/06/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 14/11/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 12/03/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 20.10% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 46.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 5.80% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.17 |
| Progress 8 | -0.27 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 50% |
| Entering EBacc | 9% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.35 |
| Progress 8 | -0.52 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 66% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.64 |
| Progress 8 | -0.3 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 315 |
| As first preference | 120 |
| As second preference | 133 |
| As third preference | 62 |
| Total Offers Made | 122 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 120 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 249 |
| As first preference | 70 |
| As second preference | 126 |
| As third preference | 53 |
| Total Offers Made | 86 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 70 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 302 |
| As first preference | 105 |
| As second preference | 129 |
| As third preference | 68 |
| Total Offers Made | 123 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 105 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 10% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 37% |
| no | 63% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 69% |
| no | 31% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 95% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
(0.15 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Woodhouse Lane, , DL14 6JT
Evergreen Primary School
(0.15 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Warwick Road, , DL14 6LS
St Anne's CofE Primary School
(0.15 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Warwick Road, , DL14 6LS
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland
(0.20 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Murphy Crescent, , DL14 6QH
Bishop Auckland College
(0.26 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 14-99, Gender: Mixed
Address: Woodhouse Lane, , DL14 6JZ
Woodhouse Community Primary School
(0.53 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Walker Drive, , DL14 6QW
Cockton Hill Junior School
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: McIntyre Terrace, , DL14 6HW
Cockton Hill Infant School
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: McIntyre Terrace, , DL14 6HW