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Witton-le-Wear Primary School

Witton-le-Wear Primary School, 31 St James Gardens, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0BG

A Outstanding-rated primary school in Bishop Auckland where 56% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils
115
Ages
2-11
FSM
6.5%
Capacity
100
Ofsted
Outstanding
Apr 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
63.0%
Writing
94.0%
Maths
81.0%
RWM Combined
56.0%

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About Witton-le-Wear Primary School

Witton-le-Wear Primary School is a primary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 69 responses), 93% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 56% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 115 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Witton-le-Wear Primary School, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0BG | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Witton-le-Wear Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

  1. Apr 2013 — Outstanding (predecessor: Witton-le-Wear Primary School)

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Frequently asked questions about Witton-le-Wear Primary School

What is Witton-le-Wear Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Witton-le-Wear Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Witton-le-Wear Primary School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 69 responses): 93% of parents would recommend Witton-le-Wear Primary School.
What are Witton-le-Wear Primary School's latest exam results?
Witton-le-Wear Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 56% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Witton-le-Wear Primary School located?
Witton-le-Wear Primary School is a primary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham (DL14 0BG).
How many pupils attend Witton-le-Wear Primary School?
Witton-le-Wear Primary School has around 115 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Witton-le-Wear Primary School with other schools?
View Witton-le-Wear Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in County Durham.