Bishop Barrington Academy

About Bishop Barrington Academy

Bishop Barrington Academy is an academy converter in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 602 pupils on roll. It is part of ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 June 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39 (2025/26). 51.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

County Durham →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

602 / 814 (74%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

25 June 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6LA

Phone

01388603307

Headteacher

Colin Smith

Website

https://bishopbarrington.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bishop Barrington Academy?

Bishop Barrington Academy is an academy converter in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Bishop Barrington Academy have?

Bishop Barrington Academy has 602 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bishop Barrington Academy's Ofsted rating?

Bishop Barrington Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 June 2024).

How does Bishop Barrington Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bishop Barrington Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39 in 2025/26.

Is Bishop Barrington Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bishop Barrington Academy is part of ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Bishop Barrington Academy?

Bishop Barrington Academy is located at Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6LA.