Highcroft School
Bishop Auckland, Durham, North East · DL13 5AG
Highcroft School is a notably small independent school in Bishop Auckland, with around 11 pupils on roll. Its tiny size means a setting where every child is known individually and teaching can be closely tailored to the pupil in front of the teacher. The school is co-educational, takes pupils from age 11 and is led by headteacher Mr David Laheney. It holds no religious character and does not offer boarding.
11
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 11
- Location
- Bishop Auckland, Durham, North East
- Website
- www.keys-group.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr David Laheney
Teaching & academics
Entry at age 11 includes an 11+ assessment, so families considering Highcroft should expect a selective element to admission. With so few pupils on roll, classes are inevitably very small, which lends itself to individual attention and a personalised approach to learning. The school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A genuinely small independent school for families who value a close-knit, individually focused environment over the scale of a larger institution.
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Highcroft School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Highcroft School located?
Highcroft School is located at Highcroft, The Green, Cockfield, Bishop Auckland, DL13 5AG.
What type of school is Highcroft School?
Highcroft School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North East.
How many pupils attend Highcroft School?
Highcroft School has approximately 11 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.