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Where is Woodhouse Primary Academy located?

Woodhouse Primary Academy is located in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, North East, DL14 6QW.

What age range does Woodhouse Primary Academy serve?

Woodhouse Primary Academy serves students aged 2 to 11.

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Woodhouse Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Woodhouse Primary Academy

Woodhouse Primary Academy is a primary academy in Bishop Auckland, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

The school has 92 pupils on roll, 44% of pupils eligible for free school meals.

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OfstedRequires Improvement · 2023

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Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Woodhouse Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 2–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 92 pupils
SEN support: 30% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Pupils who need extra support — 30% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

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Environment score: 40/100

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Air quality84/100

Transport access50/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Demographics at Woodhouse Primary Academy

Woodhouse Primary Academy has 92 pupils on roll.

44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

30% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Woodhouse Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Requires Improvement

Woodhouse Primary Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Woodhouse Primary Academy is overdue for reinspection.

A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within around two years.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Woodhouse Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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