Tow Law Millennium Primary School
Wear Street, Attlee Estate, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, DL13 4LFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Tow Law Millennium Primary School is a primary school in Bishop Auckland for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 16th of 22 primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 January 2013, report published 31 January 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 February 2023
This is a school where staff and pupils have mutual respect. Leaders have created an environment that blends the taught curriculum with wider opportunities effectively. Pupils enjoy observing and caring for animals that are housed onsite, including ducks, chickens and fish. They learn about the environment and how these animals thrive. The secret garden has its own bird-watching area. This allows pupils to study birds in their own environment. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils in all aspects of school life. Respect and understanding permeate how pupils play, learn and grow together. Pupils are keen for everyone to be happy and have a friend. Well-being champions are there to help and support their classmates. Behaviour that is mean or unkind is rare. Pupils know what bullying is and to report it immediately. While it is rare, pupils are clear that staff are quick to act and stop it when it happens. Clubs such as dance, computing and the early years games club help pupils to develop talents, wider interests and social skills. Pupils are proud to take on leadership positions such as school council members and library leaders.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, curriculum thinking does not provide clear and appropriate examples which can be used to teach the desired content. This means that at times staff use weak examples and tasks that do not develop knowledge. Leaders should continue with the refinement of the subject curriculums, ensuring there is clarity and support for teachers in relation to tasks and activities that are chosen to embed the identified important subject knowledge in all areas.
- Assessment is not used consistently well. Leaders have not been specific regarding the purpose and use of assessment. As a result, in some subjects, teachers' understanding of what pupils know and the gaps they have in learning are limited. Leaders need to develop the effectiveness of assessment so that teachers can make informed decisions about each child and the most appropriate learning activities required to meet pupils' needs in the different subject areas.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
77 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Tow Law Millennium Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 11% met the expected standard |
| Peases West Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Wolsingham Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Hartside Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Stanley (Crook) Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Nicola Mawson
- Phone
- 01388730283
- Address
- Wear Street, Attlee Estate, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, DL13 4LF
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 114055
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.