St Andrew's Academy
88%
Capacity
185
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Andrew's Academy
St Andrew's Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 185 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Andrew's Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher N James, it falls under County Durham local authority.
St Andrew's Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 43 applications for 20 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Andrew's Academy include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Drama, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, St Andrew's Academy 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | St Andrew's Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6RY |
| Headteacher | N James |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 185 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.9% |
| School Capacity | 185 / 210 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Oct 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Nov 2019. 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
43
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Andrew's Road, Bishop Auckland
County Durham, DL14 6RY
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