Toft Hill Primary School
Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0JAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Toft Hill Primary School is a primary school in Bishop Auckland for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 3rd of 22 primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 December 2024, report published 13 January 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 December 2024
Parents and carers typically praise the 'care and compassion' the school provides for their children. The school is highly valued by the local community. The warm, nurturing ethos shines through the very positive relationships that exist between the school and the families it serves. There are high aspirations for all pupils. From the early years, pupils are encouraged to be curious learners, physically active and have positive mental health. They develop their academic and social skills well. They enthusiastically engage in the wide range of outdoor play and learning equipment during break-times. Pupils appreciate that teachers make learning fun and interesting. Pupils enjoy coming to school and attend well. The school is a safe, calm and welcoming environment. Pupils are proud to earn 'gems' in recognition of their developing resilience, independence, empathy and responsibility. Their behaviour is exemplary. They achieve well and are very well prepared for life beyond school. Pupils participate in a variety of school clubs and activities, including crafts, computing and sports competitions. They relish visiting a local charity project for various activities. These opportunities enrich the curriculum and inspire pupils to try something new. Pupils hold positions of responsibility. These include as members of the school council, play leaders and sports captains.
What the school should improve
- At times, learning is not sufficiently well matched to some pupils' needs. This means that some pupils may not make the progress in lessons that they could. The school should ensure that teachers' assessment of what pupils know and can do is used accurately and effectively, so that all pupils achieve the best possible outcomes.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
203 pupils on roll, with places for 182
Schools near Toft Hill Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Copeland Road Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Not published |
| Escomb Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| Ramshaw Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Leanne Nesbitt
- Phone
- 01388832393
- Address
- Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0JA
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 114107
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.