Copeland Road Primary School
82%
Capacity
139
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Copeland Road Primary School
Copeland Road Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 139 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 169 places).
Ofsted has rated Copeland Road Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Victoria Summerfield, it falls under County Durham local authority.
Copeland Road Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 9 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Copeland Road Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Cricket, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Copeland Road 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9JJ |
| Headteacher | Victoria Summerfield |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 139 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.0% |
| School Capacity | 139 / 169 (82% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Sept 2024Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
2025/26Oversubscribed9
28
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
West Auckland, Bishop Auckland
County Durham, DL14 9JJ
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