St Helen Auckland Community Primary School
86%
Capacity
213
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Helen Auckland Community Primary School
St Helen Auckland Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 213 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 248 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Helen Auckland Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Janet Elmes, it falls under County Durham local authority.
St Helen Auckland Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 15 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Helen Auckland Community Primary School include Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Swimming, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Gardening, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 48.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, St Helen Auckland Community 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Manor Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9EN |
| Headteacher | Janet Elmes |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 213 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 48.9% |
| School Capacity | 213 / 248 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Oct 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2018. 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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
26
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Manor Road, Bishop Auckland
County Durham, DL14 9EN
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