Prince Bishops Community Primary School
Ofsted: Good
Gibson Street, Coundon Grange, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8DYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Prince Bishops Community Primary School is a primary school in Bishop Auckland for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 February 2024, report published 21 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
Pupil numbers and mix
210 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Prince Bishops Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Thornhill Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 93% met the expected standard |
| Cockton Hill Junior School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 54% met the expected standard |
| Cockton Hill Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LINGFIELD EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Patchett
- Phone
- 01388451278
- Address
- Gibson Street, Coundon Grange, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8DY
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 151431
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.