St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon — Primary School in Bishop Auckland

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon

Bishop Auckland, DL14 8NN

112 Pupils

120 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

51.00% FSM %

64 Boys

48 Girls

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in County Durham, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 112 pupils on roll. School capacity: 120. Current headteacher: Alice Gibson-Crone.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with County Durham or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	County Durham
Region	North East
Administrative District	County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency	Bishop Auckland
Ward	Shildon & Dene Valley
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-06-2021
UKPRN	10088424
URN	148629
Data Last Updated	09-09-2025

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Helen Mulholland	Chair of Local Governing Body	23/10/2024	22/10/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Father Anthony Cornforth	Local Governor	25/06/2021	24/06/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Father Anthony Cornforth	Local Governor	26/06/2025	25/06/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sarah Dove	Local Governor	18/02/2026	19/02/2030	Elected by school staff
Ms Alice Gibson-Crone	Local Governor	01/09/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Ann Gregg	Local Governor	05/07/2021	04/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Kelly Hughes	Local Governor	01/04/2024	31/03/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Katie Reid	Local Governor	26/09/2024	25/09/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Amy Walker	Local Governor	01/04/2024	31/03/2028	Elected by parents

Schools Nearby

Victoria Lane Academy

0.07 km • Bishop Auckland

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2.09 km • Bishop Auckland

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Kirk Merrington Primary School

2.48 km • Spennymoor

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King James I Academy Bishop Auckland

2.78 km • Bishop Auckland

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St Andrew's Academy

3 km • Bishop Auckland

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Cockton Hill Junior School

3.23 km • Bishop Auckland

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bishop Auckland, County Durham.

How many pupils does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon have?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon has 112 pupils, with a capacity of 120.

What is the age range at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.

Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon a faith school?

Yes, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon?

The Headteacher at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon is Ms Alice Gibson-Crone.

Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon located?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon is at Victoria Lane, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8NN, in the County Durham local authority, North East.

Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon currently open?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Ms Alice Gibson-Crone

Victoria Lane, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8NN

01388602608

stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 148629

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026