St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland

About St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland

St. Wilfrid’s is a vibrant and inclusive school where every child is valued as part of our family. We are a warm, friendly school where the staff, Governors and parish community work together to provide a caring and safe environment in which children thrive.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Joanne Sands

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 17 responses • 8.3% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

100% positive

My child feels safe at this school

100% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

100% positive

The school has high expectations for my child

100% positive

My child does well at this school

100.1% positive

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 17 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

9.4

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

57.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Aug 25, 2023

5.0

"Excellent school with a caring community"

We have been so impressed with St Wilfrid's. The staff are always friendly and helpful, and the school's values of respect, tolerance and kindness are evident in everything they do. My child loves the after-school clubs and activities too!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rebecca B Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2023

5.0

"Wonderful school with a fantastic headteacher"

We've been so impressed with St Wilfrid's and its headteacher, Miss Sands. She is always approachable and supportive, and the school's curriculum is engaging and well-structured. Our child loves coming to school and is making great progress.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James K Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 10, 2023

5.0

"A warm and welcoming school"

We have been at St Wilfrid's for a few years now and have always been made to feel welcome. The school's mission statement of 'A School Family growing together in Love, Friendship and Faith' really resonates with us. My child is thriving and loves the learning environment.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah J Unconfirmed

Parent Dec 15, 2022

4.0

"Great school with some minor drawbacks"

We had a great experience at St Wilfrid's when my child was there. The school's Catholic values and community feel were a big draw for us. However, some of the facilities could be updated and there were sometimes issues with communication between staff and parents. Still, we're grateful for the education our child received.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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