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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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Questions

Is Bishop Barrington a Church school?

The School is not a religious or denominational school and it does not have a connection to a particular religion. Its Religious Education syllabus follows the County agreed syllabus and whilst its Collective Worship is predominantly Christian as required by the Education Act, it does not follow a particular faith. Parents have the right to withdraw their daughter/son from Religious Education and from Collective Worship. In the past and present, parents who are concerned have felt happy not to do so after talking to staff about the matter.

What if I have a complaint?

Make it! You will be treated courteously and your complaint will be taken seriously. Often, things have been misunderstood and your contact allows the School to explain fully what has happened. When the School is in the wrong, it will say so and will try to put things right. However, if you remain dissatisfied after you have spoken to school, you should address you complain to the Assistant Education Office, Area Education Office, County Hall, Durham.

Do parents have to pay for school activities?

The 1988 Education Act states that parents should not be asked to pay for any activity which is considered to be an essential part of the curriculum. From time to time the School organises activities which it believes will be of great benefit to students even though to take part in them may not be essential. In such cases, the Governors have agreed that parents will be asked to make a voluntary contribution to help meet the costs involved. No student will be unable to take part in the activity because her/his parents do not make a voluntary contribution, but the activity may not take place where the School does not have sufficient funds to meet costs.

If you still have any questions unanswered or would like to discuss any questions you have in any detail with the school, please do not hesitate to get in touch - our details are on the Contact page and someone will always be prepared to help you.


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