Bishop Barrington Academy
| Bishop Barrington | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
 | |
Woodhouse Lane Bishop Auckland , Co Durham , DL14 6LA England | |
| Information | |
| Type | Comprehensive |
| Established | 1810 |
| Founder | Shute Barrington |
| Local authority | Durham |
| Department for Education URN | 114301 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair of Governors | Mrs Elizabeth Thompson |
| Headteacher | Mr Mike Bennett |
| Staff | 50+ |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrolment | Around 900 |
| Houses | Barnard, Raby, Witton and Auckland |
| Website | http://www.bishopbarrington.net |
Bishop Barrington School is a co-educational comprehensive school in the town of Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, England. It was established in 1810 in the town's market place[1] and named after, the then Bishop of Durham, Shute Barrington,[2] who was a notable patron of education. Today the school is based on Woodhouse Lane opposite St John's Catholic School and Bishop Auckland College.
References
- ^ Laurie, Barbara. "A Short History of Bishop Auckland". Bishop Auckland Town. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-08-20.
- ^ Astrop - Auckland, Bishop, A Topographical Dictionary of England (1848), pp. 108-12. Retrieved on 2007-08-21.
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