Cotherstone Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cotherstone Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 9QB |
| Phone | 01833650491 |
| Reference Number | 114020 |
Cotherstone Primary School has made a positive transition since its last inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating across all assessed areas after being previously rated 'Outstanding'. The school is characterized as a small and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, happy, and motivated to learn. Staff members have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The curriculum is broad and ambitious, providing opportunities for pupils to develop a deep understanding of various subjects, although some areas, particularly in mathematics, require further development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 60 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 14.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 14.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 2 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 6 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 12 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 07 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a nurturing and welcoming school environment.
- High expectations from teachers for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Effective reading curriculum leading to keen and fluent readers.
- Strong personal development and leadership opportunities for pupils.
- Involvement of diverse visiting speakers enhancing cultural understanding.
Areas for Improvement
- Mathematics curriculum implementation is in early stages, affecting pupil progress.
- Inconsistent assessment procedures in foundation subjects hinder identification of knowledge gaps.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 40% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 101 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.2 | ||
| Writing | 4.8 | ||
| Maths | -5.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Montalbo Nursery & Primary School
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Birch Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8JR |
3.17 miles |
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Green Lane Church of England Primary School
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3.35 miles |
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Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School
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Teesdale School and Sixth Form
Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8HH |
3.11 miles |
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Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN |
3.47 miles |