# Witton-le-Wear Primary School — Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Miss Varley

## Contact

- **Address:** Witton-le-Wear Primary School, Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** +44 1388488350
- **Website:** https://witton-le-wearprimary.org.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bishop-auckland/witton-le-wear-primary-school-22618

## About

Witton-le-Wear Primary School is a small primary school based in the shadow of Witton Castle within the beautiful Wear Valley. We strive for and are committed to creating a stimulating and purposeful environment, supporting children to become independent, curious and confident life-long learners. We serve the village and surrounding areas by offering high-quality education to children aged between 3-11.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Apr 2013
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Apr 2013

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A truly special school!: My child has thrived at Witton-le-Wear Primary School. The staff are kind, caring and genuinely invested in the children's well-being. Their focus on respect, aiming high and resilience really shines through in everything they do. We feel so lucky to be part of the school community! *(Jun 2023)*
- **4/5** — Positive experience so far: Our experience at Witton-le-Wear Primary School has been mostly positive. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the facilities are clean and well-maintained. However, we have had some issues with communication from the school, which has caused a bit of frustration. We're hoping this will improve as we settle in. *(Mar 2023)*
- **5/5** — A wonderful school community: Witton-le-Wear Primary School has been an incredible journey for our family. The school's values of respect, aiming high and resilience have rubbed off on our child, and they're growing into a confident, kind and compassionate young person. We're so grateful for the support and guidance we've received from the staff. *(Dec 2022)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional education and care: Both of my children attended Witton-le-Wear Primary School and we couldn't speak more highly of the experience. The school's emphasis on personal development and SEND support was a huge factor in our decision to choose them. The staff are dedicated, passionate and truly care about each child's individual needs. *(Aug 2022)*

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