St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland
98%
Capacity
206
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 206 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Sands, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6935th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 92nd out of 170 in County Durham.
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland is a popular choice with families — it received 40 applications for 30 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (17 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland include Library, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Netball, Dance, as well as clubs including Choir, Film Club, Book Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Murphy Crescent, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6QH |
| Headteacher | Joanne Sands |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 206 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 51.8% |
| School Capacity | 206 / 210 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jan 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Jan 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Feb 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6935th of 13,686
Nationally
369th of 677
In North East
92nd of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
17 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
40
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (73% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland
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Contact Information
Murphy Crescent, Bishop Auckland
County Durham, DL14 6QH
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