Schools in Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland, nestled within the Durham Dales, is an engaging historic market town with a wealth of attractions. Situated at the confluence of the River Wear and River Gaunless, it boasts stunning views and is the gateway to the picturesque Weardale. The town's heritage stretches back over 800 years, with Auckland Castle's centuries-old Deer Park and the historic marketplace formed around a castle built by Prince Bishops. Recent investment has seen regeneration projects like The Auckland Project spark a new cultural renaissance, offering diverse experiences including the Spanish Gallery, the Faith Museum, and the Kynren live-action spectacular. Bishop Auckland also enjoys a thriving arts scene with its town hall cultural complex, and boasts over 200 shops along with delicious local cafés.
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Secondary Schools
- Highcroft School
- King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
- St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
- Wolsingham School
- Bishop Barrington Academy
Primary Schools
- Hamsterley Primary School
- Tow Law Millennium Primary School
- Frosterley Primary School
- Rookhope Primary School
- St John's Chapel Primary School
- Wearhead Primary School
- Wolsingham Primary School
- Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery
- Etherley Lane Primary School
- Ramshaw Primary School
- Butterknowle Primary School
- Escomb Primary School
- Toft Hill Primary School
- Woodland Primary School
- Cockton Hill Junior School
- Cockton Hill Infant School
- Cockfield Primary School
- Copeland Road Primary School
- St Andrew's Primary School
- St Anne's CofE Primary School
- Woodhouse Community Primary School
- Evergreen Primary School
- Prince Bishops Community Primary School
- Victoria Lane Academy
- Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School
- St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon
- Evenwood Church of England Primary School
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland
- Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law
- Witton-le-Wear Primary School
- St Helen Auckland Community Primary School