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Butterknowle Primary School

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Butterknowle Primary School

Pinfold Lane, Butterknowle, Bishop Auckland, DL13 5PB

Community school
Pupils
50
Ages
3-11
FSM
26.0%
Capacity
84
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Sept 2023

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
29.0%
Writing
43.0%
Maths
43.0%
RWM Combined
29.0%

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About Butterknowle Primary School

Butterknowle Primary School is a primary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 29% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 50 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Pinfold Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL13 5PB | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Butterknowle Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Sept 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Butterknowle Primary School

What is Butterknowle Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Butterknowle Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Butterknowle Primary School's latest exam results?
Butterknowle Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 29% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Butterknowle Primary School located?
Butterknowle Primary School is a primary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham (DL13 5PB).
How many pupils attend Butterknowle Primary School?
Butterknowle Primary School has around 50 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Butterknowle Primary School with other schools?
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