Evenwood Church of England Primary School
65%
Capacity
78
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Evenwood Church of England Primary School
Evenwood Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 78 pupils on roll, operating at 65% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Evenwood Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Beth Dawson, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 92% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 222nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 170 in County Durham.
Evenwood Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 13 applications for 9 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Evenwood Church of England Primary School include Forest School, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Football, Athletics, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 55.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Evenwood Church of England 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | New Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9QZ |
| Headteacher | Beth Dawson |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 78 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 55.1% |
| School Capacity | 78 / 120 (65% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Oct 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (92%)
222nd of 13,686
Nationally
12th of 677
In North East
6th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
92%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
93%
'23/24
92%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
13
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
New Road, Bishop Auckland
County Durham, DL14 9QZ
Journey to School
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