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Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law

Ages 3–1177 pupilsRoman Catholic
Bishop Auckland, DL13 4AU
County Durham

Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bishop Auckland, within the County Durham local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 77 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Bishop Auckland can view Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Bishop Auckland (DL13 4AU), Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law 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 educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.3%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence16.7%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher14.7England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals32.5%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 4AU