Woodhouse Close Junior School, Walker Drive, Bishop Auckland DL14 6QW Home page
Telephone: (01388) 602885 Fax: (01388) 450658 Email: woodhouse.close.junior.durhamlea.org.uk
Head Teacher: Mrs. A Collingwood M.A.
Deputy Head Teacher: Mr. P. J. Hodgson B.A.
Teaching staff: Miss K. Duffy B.A.Q.T.S.(Hons)
Mrs. E. Manneh
Mr. S. Lockey B.ED.
Mrs. L. Burnip B.A. QTS (Hons)
Miss R. A. Cowley
Mission Statement:
It is the mission of this school to provide a safe, calm and caring environment where the needs of each person are recognised. We hope that everyone involved in our school will encourage us all to adopt a positive attitude to work and school life. We can if we try.
Ofsted Report (Spring 2001)
"The school is a quiet and orderly community with an atmosphere that is normally conducive to learning and no oppressive behaviour was observed in the school during the inspection"
"Pupils' personal development is satisfactory and extra-curricular activities are popular and well-attended."
"The school has sound procedures for ensuring the care and welfare of the pupils. The pupils are well-supervised at all times. In an area where violence is not uncommon, the school provides a safe haven for all its pupils."