Bishop Barrington Academy Catchment Area
Bishop Barrington Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 602 pupils, and a capacity of 814 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
602
Pupils
814
Capacity
74%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Bishop Barrington Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Bishop Barrington Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with County Durham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by County Durham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find County Durham catchment area documents →Bishop Barrington Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6LA
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 51.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148706
Other Secondary Schools in Bishop Auckland
If Bishop Barrington Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bishop Auckland are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bishop Barrington Academy
Is Bishop Barrington Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Bishop Barrington Academy has a capacity of 814 places and currently has 602 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Bishop Barrington Academy? ▾
Admission to Bishop Barrington Academy is managed by County Durham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Bishop Barrington Academy cover? ▾
Bishop Barrington Academy is a secondary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bishop Barrington Academy? ▾
Bishop Barrington Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.