Butterknowle Primary School
Community schoolPrimaryAges 3–11Mixed
Pinfold Lane, Butterknowle, Bishop Auckland, DL13 5PB
Headteacher · Mr Richard Sains
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Key facts
Pupils54Capacity 84
OfstedReport cardInspected 10 February 2026
Free school meals20.4%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 10 February 2026.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through County Durham council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in County DurhamNearby schools for the same ages
- Cockfield Primary School1.3 mi
- Woodland Primary School2.3 mi
- Ramshaw Primary School2.7 mi
- Evenwood Church of England Primary School2.8 mi
- Hamsterley Primary School3.3 mi