# St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland — Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Joanne Sands

## Contact

- **Address:** Murphy Crescent, Bishop Auckland, County Durham
- **Phone:** 01388 603451
- **Website:** https://www.stwilfrids.bhcet.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bishop-auckland/st-wilfrids-catholic-primary-school-bishop-auckland-22170

## About

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.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jan 2019
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jan 2019

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — 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! *(Aug 2023)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Jun 2023)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Feb 2023)*
- **4/5** — 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. *(Dec 2022)*

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