Bishop Barrington Academy
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Bishop Auckland, DL14 6LA
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 20% in England
25 of 29 in County Durham
Pupils
599
First preferences per place
0.90
2026/27
Absence
11.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32% | 20% | 24% | |
| Average English grade | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 30% | 25% | 22% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.52 | -0.27 | — |
50% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College · 0.1 mi · No rating · Top 39% in England
- King James I Academy Bishop Auckland · 1.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 31% in England
- Parkside Academy · 3.8 mi · Good · Top 49% in England
- Greenfield Academy · 4.2 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 10% in England
- Whitworth Park Academy · 4.3 mi · Good · Top 40% in England
- Ferryhill School · 5.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 23% in England
Best secondary schools in Bishop Auckland · Best secondary schools in County Durham
The neighbourhood
Bishop Barrington Academy is in Bishop Auckland Central & West (typical home £159,500, crime high).
What is Bishop Barrington Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Barrington Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Bishop Barrington Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Bishop Barrington Academy is in the bottom 20% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.