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Butterknowle Primary School

Requires Improvementgraded 27/09/2023Ages 3–1150 pupilsDoes not apply
Bishop Auckland, DL13 5PB
County Durham

Butterknowle Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bishop Auckland, within the County Durham local authority. The school has around 50 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 27/09/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Bishop Auckland can view Butterknowle Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Bishop Auckland (DL13 5PB), Butterknowle Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement

Last inspected 27/09/2023

Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.9%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence20.8%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.6England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals20.4%England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.0%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in Bishop AucklandSee the full area report for DL13 5PB