Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Bowes Bowes Hutchinsons Ce Va Primary School Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 9LG |
| Phone | 01833628291 |
| Reference Number | 114237 |
Bowes Hutchinson's CofE School is a warm and inclusive community that has demonstrated significant progress since its last inspection. The school excels in providing a safe environment where pupils feel secure, and safeguarding standards are fully met. Overall, pupils achieve well in national tests, and staff effectively support their learning across the curriculum. The strong emphasis on early years education ensures children develop essential skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, preparing them well for future learning. However, there are areas where improvements are needed to ensure all pupils consistently achieve high-quality written work and in-depth understanding across subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 43 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.19%
Girls: 55.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 10.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 7.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 14 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 97.7% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Early Years | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | School inspection |
| 20 Sep 2023 | School inspection |
| 12 Mar 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Jan 2009 | Full inspection |
| 28 Jun 2006 | Full inspection |
| 11 Oct 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils generally secure essential knowledge in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Strong emphasis on phonics and early reading development.
- Inclusive environment supports pupils with special educational needs.
- Teachers have secure subject knowledge and implement effective teaching strategies.
- Pupils exhibit positive behaviour and a clear understanding of school rules.
- Leaders have a secure understanding of school strengths and areas for improvement.
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not consistently address misconceptions in writing.
- Inconsistencies in teaching quality in the wider curriculum.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 1 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Cotherstone Primary School
Cotherstone, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9QB |
3.92 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle
Birch Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8JR |
4.13 miles |
|
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School
Fairfield Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8TN |
4.28 miles |
|
Green Lane Church of England Primary School
Green Lane, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8LG |
4.6 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Barnard Castle School
Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN |
4.42 miles |
|
Teesdale School and Sixth Form
Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8HH |
4.63 miles |