Woodhouse Primary Academy
89%
Capacity
204
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Woodhouse Primary Academy
Woodhouse Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 204 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 230 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Woodhouse Primary Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Alex Lawrance, it falls under County Durham local authority.
Woodhouse Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 22 applications for 16 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Woodhouse Primary Academy include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Rounders, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 72.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Woodhouse Primary 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Walker Drive, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6QW |
| Headteacher | Alex Lawrance |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 204 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 72.6% |
| School Capacity | 204 / 230 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jun 2023. 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
22
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
16 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.
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Contact Information
Walker Drive, Bishop Auckland
County Durham, DL14 6QW
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