Butterknowle Primary School is a community school serving families in Bishop Auckland and the wider County Durham area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

Butterknowle Primary School caters for mixed pupils from 3 to 11 years. With 50 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 84, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 27 September 2023, rated the school Good. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.