Schools in Bishop Auckland
There are 39 schools in Bishop Auckland on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 30 primary and 4 secondary schools, under County Durham local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Bishop Auckland (30)
- Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow LawAcademy converter · DL13 4AU
- Butterknowle Primary SchoolCommunity school · DL13 5PB
- Cockfield Primary SchoolCommunity school · DL13 5EN
- Cockton Hill Infant SchoolCommunity school · DL14 6HW
- Cockton Hill Junior SchoolCommunity school · DL14 6HW
- Copeland Road Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DL14 9JJ
- Escomb Primary SchoolCommunity school · DL14 7SR
- Etherley Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school · DL14 7RB
- Evenwood Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DL14 9QZ
- Frosterley Primary SchoolCommunity school · DL13 2SN
- Hamsterley Primary SchoolCommunity school · DL13 3QF
- Oakley Cross Primary School and NurseryCommunity school · DL14 9UD
- Prince Bishops Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DL14 8DY
- Ramshaw Primary SchoolCommunity school · DL14 9SD
- St Andrew's AcademyAcademy converter · DL14 6RY
- St Anne's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · DL14 6LS
- St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton ParkAcademy converter · DL14 0EP
- St Helen Auckland Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DL14 9EN
- St John's Chapel Primary SchoolCommunity school · DL13 1QH
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, CoundonAcademy converter · DL14 8NN
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop AucklandAcademy converter · DL14 6QH
- Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DL13 2NU
- Toft Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school · DL14 0JA
- Tow Law Millennium Primary SchoolCommunity school · DL13 4LF
- Victoria Lane AcademyAcademy sponsor led · DL14 8NN
- Wearhead Primary SchoolCommunity school · DL13 1BN
- Witton-le-Wear Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DL14 0BG
- Wolsingham Primary SchoolCommunity school · DL13 3ET
- Woodhouse Primary AcademyAcademy converter · DL14 6QW
- Woodland Primary SchoolCommunity school · DL13 5RF
Secondary schools in Bishop Auckland (4)
- Bishop Barrington AcademyAcademy converter · DL14 6LA
- King James I Academy Bishop AucklandAcademy converter · DL14 7JZ
- St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form CollegeAcademy converter · DL14 6JT
- Wolsingham SchoolAcademy converter · DL13 3DJ
Sixth form / 16-plus in Bishop Auckland (1)
- Bishop Auckland CollegeFurther education · DL14 6JZ
Nursery schools in Bishop Auckland (2)
- Aclet Close Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · DL14 6PX
- Etherley Lane Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · DL14 7RF
Other phases in Bishop Auckland (2)
- Evergreen Primary SchoolCommunity special school · DL14 6LS
- Highcroft SchoolOther independent special school · DL13 5AG
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Bishop Auckland?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 39 open schools with a Bishop Auckland address (as of 5 June 2026), including 30 primary and 4 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Bishop Auckland guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Bishop Auckland?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.