Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School
Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School is a primary school (Voluntary aided school), ages 2–11, in Barnard Castle, DL12, in the County Durham council area. It has 39 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (25 March 2026): Report card: Expected standard in all 7 graded areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in all 7 graded areas — inspected 25 March 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Early years | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 39 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 7.7% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 0% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 16.28% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.33% | 2024/25 |
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