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Welcome.

Our aim at Bishop Barrington is to provide all pupils in our care with a desire and clear path to achieve academic success.

We strive to reach our aim by creating a climate of high quality teaching, firm but fair discipline, below average class sizes and a caring pastoral system.

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Location

Bishop Barrington School is located in the town of Bishop Auckland, which is situated in the County of Durham in the North East of England.

Our location

About Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland is a small market town, which grew around the Bishop Of Durham's favourite country residence. It is the site of Auckland Castle - home of the Bishops of Durham since Norman times. It was converted into a castle by Bishop Bek around 1300 A.D. and it has one of the largest private chapels in Europe.

Bishop Auckland lies in the County of Durham, almost small enough to enjoy on foot yet so exceptional that its cathedral and castle are designated a World Heritage Site.

Uncrowded roads lead to unspoilt countryside, including some of the highest, wildest and finest scenery in England. Much of the west of the County, the Durham Dales, is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Teesdale, Weardale and the Derwent Valley offer excellent opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and angling.

Directions

For more details, see our Directions page.

Coming from the South

  • Follow the A1 / A1 (M) coming off at Junction 59
  • Turn left onto the A689, following signs to Bishop Auckland for 8 miles
  • Arrive at Bishop Auckland

Coming from the North

  • Follow A1 / A1 (M), coming off at Junction 60
  • Turn right onto A688, following signs to Bishop Auckland for 8 miles
  • Bear right onto the A689. Follow this road for 2 miles
  • Arrive at Bishop Auckland

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