Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School, Bishopton
Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bishopton, part of Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 16th-highest of the 28 schools in Darlington with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 63% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Darlington (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 76% in Darlington and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 73% in reading and 91% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School as their first choice and 17 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School are William Cassidi Church of England Aided Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 75% reading, 63% maths); St Mary's Church of England Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 92% reading, 83% maths); Fairfield Primary School (3.3 miles, Good, 78% reading, 87% maths); and Hardwick Green Primary Academy (3.3 miles, Good, 57% reading, 57% maths).
Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
William Cassidi Church of England Aided Primary SchoolSt Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolFairfield Primary SchoolHardwick Green Primary Academy
The trust
Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School is one of 22 schools run by Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 68% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
All 22 schools in Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust
Who goes there
14.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 6 pupils (6.7%) received SEN support and 2 (2.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Talbot (o), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Darlington (281).
Suspensions and exclusions
Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from February 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2019 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
14.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 91% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 91% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.5
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
18.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School is in Darlington; for families living there:
- Darlington's school travel policy: Home to school travel and transport policy
- How to apply: Apply for school transport
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Darlington is 9 (the median across 48 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
63%
Available places
66 pupils
105 places
39 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bishopton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bishopton
Across Darlington council
Places available
1,260
Applications
1,075
Got 1st preference
92.7%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Darlington council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
8.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
90
Total Pupils
46
Boys
44
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
18.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,468
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,611
Per pupil
£565k
Total funding
£18k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2%
Overall absence
21.1%
Persistent absence
57
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Darlington allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School?
Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 63% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School?
Classes at Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School average 22.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School?
Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School has around 90 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School?
5.2% of sessions were missed at Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 21.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School?
Apply through Darlington's coordinated admissions process, naming Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Darlington is 9 (the median across 48 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School?
Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School is at Cobby Castle Lane, Bishopton, TS21 1HD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)