# St Andrew's Academy — Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs Nicola James

## Contact

- **Address:** St Andrew’s Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham
- **Phone:** 01388605385
- **Website:** https://standrews.wiseacademies.co.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bishop-auckland/st-andrews-academy-23839

## About

St Andrew's Academy is a non-selective school for the local community. We believe in placing a strong emphasis on working hard and supporting each other to ensure a successful future for all. Our vision statement is to provide a happy and caring community where everyone feels safe, valued and equal.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Oct 2019
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Oct 2019
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Oct 2019
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Oct 2019
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Oct 2019
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Oct 2019

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Fantastic School!: My son has been attending St Andrew's Academy for a few years now and we've been incredibly happy with the school. The staff are supportive and friendly, the facilities are excellent and the values of the school really shine through. I've seen such a positive impact on my son's confidence and academic ability since he started here. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Great School with a Lovely Community: We've been at St Andrew's for a couple of years now and I'm so impressed with the school. The teachers are wonderful and the curriculum is engaging and fun. My daughter has really flourished here and I love seeing her learn and grow. The school's commitment to safeguarding is also reassuring. *(May 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Feelings: I have mixed feelings about St Andrew's Academy. On the one hand, our son had some wonderful teachers and made some great friends during his time here. However, we did feel that the school was a bit disorganised at times and the communication could be better. Overall, it was an average experience for us. *(Feb 2022)*
- **4/5** — Lovely School with a Great Team: We're really happy with St Andrew's Academy. The teachers are all so supportive and the school feels like a big family. My son loves coming to school and is always excited to learn. The Read Write Inc program is particularly impressive and has really helped him with his reading. *(Nov 2021)*

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