Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School
Cobby Castle Lane, Bishopton, TS21 1HDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School is a primary school in Bishopton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 47 schools in Darlington. It ranks 6th of 27 primary schools in Darlington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 February 2019, report published 10 March 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 March 2024
The school's core values, which include friendship and respect, are ever present in this school. Pupils are kind and caring towards each other. The relationships they have between their peers and with staff make this school an inclusive and welcoming place to learn. Pupils feel safe. The school has high expectations for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils rise to these expectations and do well. They are eager to learn. Pupils set a good example to each other with their positive attitudes to learning. They are enthusiastic about many aspects of school life. Pupils benefit from a broad, well-planned curriculum. They enjoy a range of after-school and lunchtime clubs such as sport, cookery and a 'SEWcial' club. New initiatives for older pupils, like podcasting, help pupils develop interview skills. Parents and carers are appreciative of the care and support provided for pupils. One parent captured the views of many in commenting, 'my children move from strength to strength at Bishopton Redmarshall.'
What the school should improve
- Some records linked to safeguarding are not held centrally and/or recorded as efficiently as they could be. As such, the actions taken by leaders to keep pupils safe are not consistently recorded in a clear chronological format. The school must ensure actions to keep pupils safe are recorded effectively.
- In a small number of subjects, the impact of the school's curriculum is inconsistent. Pupils are not consistently building and connecting their knowledge and skills as effectively as they could. The school needs to ensure that the ambitious curriculum is implemented as leaders intend and plan for, so that pupils know and remember more of what they have been taught.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
8 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
90 pupils on roll, with places for 127
Schools near Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cassidi Church of England Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 56% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Fairfield Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Hardwick Green Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 51% met the expected standard |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Stockton | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Laura Snowdon
- Phone
- 01740630339
- Address
- Cobby Castle Lane, Bishopton, TS21 1HD
- Local authority
- Darlington
- URN
- 137021
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.