Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School
66%
Capacity
84
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School
Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Darlington community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 84 pupils on roll, operating at 66% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jonathon Bull, it falls under Darlington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3335th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 26 in Darlington.
Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 19 applications for 13 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.3/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School include Gymnasium, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Cricket, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Coding, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Darlington, Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Cobby Castle Lane, Bishopton, Darlington, TS21 1HD |
| Headteacher | Jonathon Bull |
| Local Authority | Darlington |
| Number of Pupils | 84 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.3% |
| School Capacity | 84 / 127 (66% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3335th of 13,686
Nationally
183rd of 677
In North East
6th of 26
In Darlington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
27%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
73%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
19
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (79% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cobby Castle Lane, Bishopton
Darlington, TS21 1HD
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