Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School
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No KS2 expected standard data is available in the years we hold. Check the official DfE performance tables for the most recent results.
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023/2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022/2023 | — | 38.0% | 8.0% | 62.0% | 62.0% | 38.0% | 101.0 | 97.0 |
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School information
| URN | 114237 |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Julie Gibson |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | DL12 9LG |
| Latest pupils | 43 |
| FSM eligible | 4.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Bowes, Bowes Hutchinsons Ce Va Primary School, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9LG
www.boweshutchinsonsschool.org.ukView local authority page1833628291| DfE number | 3303 |
| UKPRN | 10075840 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 23 Oct 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 20 Sept 2023 |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2023 |