SecondaryData as of May 2026

Bishop Barrington Academy

Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6LA

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Pupils

602

Ages

11-16

FSM

51.2%

Attainment 8

39.4

Ofsted

Good

Jun 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

39.4

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

7.7%

Basics 9-5

24.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

15.6%

EBacc APS

3.11

EBacc 9-5

3.9%

EBacc 9-4

7.8%

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About Bishop Barrington Academy

Bishop Barrington Academy is a secondary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.4. The school has around 602 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6LA | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bishop Barrington Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2024 — Good
Nov 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Bishop Barrington School A Sports with Mathematics College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bishop Barrington Academy

What is Bishop Barrington Academy's Ofsted rating?

Bishop Barrington Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Bishop Barrington Academy's latest exam results?

Bishop Barrington Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Bishop Barrington Academy located?

Bishop Barrington Academy is a secondary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham (DL14 6LA).

How many pupils attend Bishop Barrington Academy?

Bishop Barrington Academy has around 602 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Bishop Barrington Academy with other schools?

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