Butterknowle Primary School

We offer ‘30 hours childcare for working parents’.

We are a small maintained primary school with a Governor-led Pre-school which offers 15 hours flexible nursery entitlement. We offer 30 hours pre-school provision for eligible families. 

We have three classes. We have a dedicated Early Years Unit comprising nursery and reception aged children. Class One comprises Year 1 and Year 2 pupils.  Class Two comprises Year 3 to Year 6 pupils. We accept pupils from nursery age to Year 6. 

We offer breakfast club from 8.00am - 9.00am, after school clubs from 3.15pm - 4.30pm and extended after school care up to 5.45pm. 

We are located in Butterknowle village and serve families in Butterknowle, Copely and surrounding area.

To find out more about help with childcare costs please visit www.durham.gov.uk/childcarecosts

When is it on?

Session information
Term time only

Who to contact

Contact name
Clare Carr
Contact position
Head Teacher
Telephone
01388 718 369
E-mail
butterknowle@durhamlearning.net
Website
Butterknowle Primary School

Where to go

Address
Pinfold Lane
Butterknowle
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
Postcode
DL13 5PB

Other details

Cost description
Please contact the school office for up to date prices.
Age range
3 - 11 years
Related links
Ofsted reports

Availability

Childcare availability
Closed bank holidays
Before school
Term time
After school
Free 3/4 yr places
Yes
Free 2 yr places
No
Will be providing 30 hours
Yes

Special provisions

Wheelchair access
Yes - The school is on one level and very accessible to wheelchair users with ramp access. Fully fitted disabled toilets and disabled access parking can be arranged.
Cultural provisions
Yes - Please contact school for any particular cultural needs and they will do their best to meet your needs.
Special diets
Yes - The school cook makes and prepares school dinners on site. Any special dietary requirements need confirmation from your GP or dietician.
Special needs access
Yes

Vacancy details

Immediate vacancies?
Yes
Other information
Pre-school places available for 3 year olds. Primary School age places in all year groups from Reception to Year 6. (Updated 19 June 2023)

Local Offer

Local Offer description

We are an inclusive school that aims to offer individualised support to all learners, whatever their needs and disabilities. Please contact us to discuss your child's particular needs in more detail.

Our staff has experience and training in supporting pupils with a range of special needs and disabilities. 

Contact name
Clare Carr
Contact telephone
01388 718 369
Contact email
butterknowle@durhamlearning.net
Links
SEND at Butterknowle
Disclaimer

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Address: Pinfold Lane  Butterknowle  Bishop Auckland  County Durham

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