Gibson Street, Coundon Grange, Bishop Auckland, County Durham DL14 8DY
10 simple reasons to choose Prince Bishops Community Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Coundon Grange, Bishop Auckland.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Prince Bishops Community Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Bishop Auckland and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 26.8 pupils per class and 21.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 14% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 5% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Mark Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011. School is an accredited Teaching School; recognised as strong at teaching and so permitted to train other teachers.
Find another school near Prince Bishops Community Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Durham High School for Girls, Junior House (9 miles); Bow, Durham School (10.1 miles); The Chorister School (11.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Thornhill Primary School, Shildon (1.6 miles); Heighington Church of England Primary School (4.6 miles); Howden-le-Wear Primary School (6.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Durham High School for Girls (9 miles); Durham School (10.4 miles); Barnard Castle School (15.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
St John's School & Sixth Form College - A Catholic Academy (2.5 miles); Whitworth Park School and Sixth Form College (4.1 miles); Parkside Academy (6.3 miles).