Witton-le-Wear Primary School
Bishop Auckland, DL14 0BG · County Durham · primary school
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94th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5/10 among them, against 4.8/10 nationally. 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 62% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Witton-le-Wear Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 13.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 114 pupils against a stated capacity of 114. 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
With the school at full capacity, how does the admissions process handle applications when demand exceeds the 114 places? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in terms of structured learning time?
What Ofsted said about Witton-le-Wear Primary School
Overview
This is a “highly aspirational and caring school” where pupils feel they belong and are safe. Leaders and staff work exceptionally well together to ensure an ambitious curriculum that helps all pupils, including those with special educational needs, to thrive and achieve well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “designed to be engaging” with a “sharp focus” on helping pupils fulfil their potential, ensuring they remember learning with “detail, accuracy and confidence.”
- Staff are “well trained” and “acutely aware” of the support pupils need, providing timely, bespoke strategies that help pupils with SEND access classwork with increasing independence.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; children are “well prepared to learn to read quickly and fluently,” and older pupils analyse texts with “impressive maturity.”
- Early years provision is outstanding, giving children an “exceptional start” with a strong foundation of learning and independent routines.
- Attendance management is “excellent,” with pupils and families understanding the importance of regular, punctual attendance.
Areas to improve
- The school must “continue to develop consistency in its approach to behaviour management,” as recently renewed systems are “not yet well embedded,” leaving some pupils unclear on how to meet high expectations.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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