Is Evenwood Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 22 October 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 8th of 200 primary schools in County Durham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Evenwood Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 86% of pupils at Evenwood Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Evenwood Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Evenwood Church of England Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Evenwood Church of England Primary School

New Road, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9QZ

Local ranking8th of 200 primary schools in County Durham

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

120

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 22 October 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 86.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 29.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 86.0%
Writing (Expected): 86.0%
Maths (Expected): 86.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 86.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 110.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 110.0
Cohort Size: 7

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 78
Boys: 50 (52%)
Girls: 47 (48%)
Capacity: 120 (81% full)
SEND: 32.0%
FSM Eligible: 55.9%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 7.7%
SEN Support: 24.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 12.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Budget per Pupil: £12,463/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 92.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.6%
Mixed Other: 2.6%
Gypsy/Roma: 1.3%
Black African: 1.3%

92.3%

White British

2.6%

Mixed White & Asian

2.6%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01388832047

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New Road

Bishop Auckland, North East

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Administrative

URN: 148853
UKPRN: 10089550
Establishment No.: 3130
Trust: ONE EXCELLENCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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