Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School

About Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School

Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School is a small Church of England primary in Darlington that punches well above the local average. In the most recent Key Stage 2 results, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a local authority average of 59% for primary schools. That puts the school 6th out of 26 primaries in Darlington, comfortably inside the top 25% nationally. The school’s overall ranking score of 73 reflects strong performance across the board, though it sits behind the top three local peers — St Augustine’s, West Park Academy and St Teresa’s — who all scored 77 or higher. Still, for a school with just 84 pupils and a 17.3% free school meals rate, these results are notably above what you’d typically expect from the area.

Digging into the detail, the school’s strongest subject at Key Stage 2 is maths, where 91% of pupils reached the expected standard and the average scaled score hit 107. Writing matched that 91% expected rate, with 55% of children working at a higher standard. Reading saw 73% at expected and 55% at greater depth, with an average score of 108. The combined higher standard across all three subjects was 27%, which is solid but not exceptional. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024 confirmed it remains Good, a significant improvement from its 2016 inspection when it was rated Requires Improvement. Leadership and management, early years provision, and behaviour and attitudes were all judged Good. The school has no sixth form, as it’s a primary, so there are no A-level or Progress 8 figures to consider.

The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 19 applications for 13 places, with 15 first-preference applications and 13 offers made. That’s a ratio of 1.46 applicants per place, so getting in isn’t guaranteed. Facilities include a gymnasium, forest school, outdoor playground, sensory room and chapel, and there’s a nursery on site for children from age three. SEND support covers moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication. Clubs range from gardening and drama to coding and art, while sports include football, gymnastics, cricket, netball and cross country. This is a school that suits families who value strong academic outcomes in a small, church-affiliated setting, and who are prepared to compete for a place in a popular local primary.

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