Welcome

Welcome to Bishop Barrington Academy – where we open doors to the future.

At Bishop Barrington Academy, we strive to promote an inclusive and safe school environment, where our highly ambitious curriculum meets the needs of all students and mutual respect underpins excellent relationships between staff, students and our community. All students, regardless of age or ability, should experience success and be celebrated for their achievements. Every decision has your child front and centre and it is our aim to help all our school community to be the best version of themselves.

A culture of high expectations is promoted through our RISE values, where Respect, Inspiration, Resilience and Excellence permeate through all aspects of our school, thus inspiring our children to embrace a highly stimulating learning environment, to work hard, to be independent and to take responsibility for their learning.

The extra-curricular offer at Bishop Barrington Academy is second to none, allowing our students, alongside our excellent educational offer and personalised pastoral support, to gain the essential skills required to become confident and successful learners who will thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing world.

Thank you and welcome to Bishop Barrington Academy, where our students are at the heart of everything that we do.

Mr C. Smith
Headteacher

Contact Us

Bishop Barrington Academy
Woodhouse Lane
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6LA

01388 603 307
admin@bishopbarrington.org.uk

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