Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School
Westcroft, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, DL13 2NUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School is a primary school in Bishop Auckland for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 18th of 22 primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 November 2024, report published 19 December 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 November 2024
The school is warm and welcoming. It is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is a friendly, nurturing environment where pupils feel safe. They achieve well and feel valued. Parents and carers typically praise the 'supportive and caring staff'. Relationships between pupils and staff are respectful and positive. There is a palpable sense of pride in being part of the close-knit school community. The genuine care and aspiration for pupils shine through the ambitious curriculum and the school's 'KFC' values of Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. Pupils respond positively to the high expectations for their learning and behaviour. They have positive attitudes and behave well. They appreciate that staff are there to help them. They know that they can talk to staff about any problems or worries. Staff deal with the few incidents of poor behaviour effectively. Pupils enjoy a variety of school clubs. These include dodgeball, boxing, baking, computing and taekwondo. Pupils are proud to hold various positions of responsibility, such as members of the school council, 'Barrington buddies', sports leaders and librarians. Pupils take an active part in local community activities. Children in the Nursery and Reception classes enjoy their walks around Stanhope and visiting residents in the local care home.
What the school should improve
- Pupils do not develop sufficient understanding of the importance of British values. This means that pupils may not be well prepared for life beyond school. The school should ensure that pupils develop a secure understanding of British values so that they are well prepared for life in modern Britain.
- Too many pupils are persistently absent from school. They miss essential learning, which has a negative impact on their education. The school should redouble its efforts to support pupils' and their families' understanding of the social and educational consequences of poor attendance.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
16 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
123 pupils on roll, with places for 178
Schools near Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frosterley Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Wolsingham Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| St John's Chapel Primary School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Castleside Primary School | 8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Tow Law Millennium Primary School | 8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Deb Cross
- Phone
- 01388528218
- Address
- Westcroft, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, DL13 2NU
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 147814
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.