Evenwood Church of England Primary School
Bishop Auckland, DL14 9QZ · County Durham · primary school
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12th of 188 primary schools in County Durham we can score, 208 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 625 of them, against 9.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 29.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Evenwood Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 29.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 97 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips are planned for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about Evenwood Church of England Primary School
Overview
Evenwood Church of England Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy attending this "warm, inclusive school" where they feel safe and are well supported by staff who know them and their families well. The curriculum reflects high expectations, resulting in pupils achieving well in national tests and developing strong personal development skills.
Strengths
- Pupils attend well and behave positively, demonstrating "good manners" and respect towards staff.
- Reading is a high priority, with consistent daily phonics sessions and successful catch-up support for those who struggle.
- The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "accurately identified and well met," including through the school’s ‘Nurture Hub’.
- Pupils benefit from opportunities to develop leadership skills, such as roles in the school parliament, and have "very high ambitions" for their futures.
- The school has built "positive relationships with the local community" and engages parents through activities like coffee mornings.
Areas to improve
- Strategies used by teachers to check what pupils know are "not precise enough to ensure that previous learning has been fully remembered," meaning some pupils do not deepen their knowledge of prior learning.
- The trust should ensure that staff use "consistent strategies to check pupils’ learning over time" to address gaps in recalling facts from previous units.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 93% |
| 2023/24 | 92% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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