Cockton Hill Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | McIntyre Terrace Cockton Hill Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6HW |
| Reference Number | 114111 |
Cockton Hill Infant School continues to maintain the good standards established in its previous inspection and has taken effective actions to develop further. The school creates a supportive environment where students are proud to be part of the community and are motivated to learn. With a strong focus on social-emotional learning, pupils with special educational needs receive tailored support that allows them to thrive. The curriculum is well designed and emphasizes important skills, particularly in English and mathematics, which helps pupils make solid progress over time.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 170 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.94%
Girls: 47.06% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 50.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 2 | 29 | 29 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.8% |
| African | 2.9% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 04 Dec 2019 | School inspection |
| 10 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 22 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are enthusiastic and proud to attend the school.
- Strong sense of community fosters a supportive learning environment.
- Effective adaptation and support for students with special educational needs.
- The curriculum prioritizes key skills in English and mathematics.
- Pupils enjoy learning through engaging clubs and educational trips.
- Warm and respectful relationships between pupils and staff.
- High levels of pupil engagement and positive behavior.
Areas for Improvement
- Some lessons do not effectively support curriculum aims, affecting pupil progress.
- Attendance is an issue for some pupils, leading to missed learning opportunities.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Cockton Hill Junior School
McIntyre Terrace, Cockton Hill, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6HW |
0 miles |
|
St Andrew's Academy
St Andrew's Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6RY |
0.29 miles |
|
St Anne's CofE Primary School
Warwick Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6LS |
0.45 miles |
|
Evergreen Primary School
Warwick Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6LS |
0.46 miles |
|
Aclet Close Nursery School
Aclet Close, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6PX |
0.59 miles |
|
Etherley Lane Nursery School
Hazel Grove, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7RF |
0.59 miles |
|
Etherley Lane Primary School
Clarence Gardens, Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7RB |
0.61 miles |
|
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland
Murphy Crescent, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6QH |
0.61 miles |
|
Woodhouse Primary Academy
Walker Drive, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6QW |
0.88 miles |
|
Prince Bishops Community Primary School
Gibson Street, Coundon Grange, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8DY |
1.01 miles |
|
Thornhill Primary School
Thornhill Gardens, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1ES |
1.45 miles |
|
Escomb Primary School
Three Lane Ends, Escomb, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7SR |
1.59 miles |
|
St Helen Auckland Community Primary School
Manor Road, St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9EN |
1.87 miles |
|
Timothy Hackworth Primary School
Byerley Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1HN |
1.95 miles |
|
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
Jubilee Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 2EQ |
1.95 miles |
|
Victoria Lane Academy
Victoria Lane, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN |
2 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon
Victoria Lane, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NN |
2 miles |
|
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery
Lomond Walk, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9UD |
2.47 miles |
|
St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park
The Baltic, Witton Park, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 0EP |
2.55 miles |
|
Copeland Road Primary School
West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9JJ |
2.67 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7JZ |
0.58 miles |
|
Bishop Barrington Academy
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6LA |
0.63 miles |
|
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6JT |
0.68 miles |
|
Bishop Auckland College
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6JZ |
0.83 miles |
|
Oakwood Learning Centre
NEW BIGGIN LANE, HEIGHINGTON, DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL2 2UH |
3.24 miles |
|
The Oaks Secondary School
Rock Road, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB |
3.68 miles |
|
Greenfield Academy
Greenfield Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7LF |
3.71 miles |
|
Pear Tree School
Toy Top Farm, Houghton Bank, Heighington, DARLINGTON, County Durham, DL2 2UQ |
3.75 miles |
|
Whitworth Park Academy
Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7LN |
3.79 miles |
|
Parkside Academy
Hall Lane Estate, Willington, Crook, County Durham, DL15 0QF |
3.79 miles |
|
The Meadows Academy
Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor, DL16 7QW |
3.83 miles |
|
The Grange Learning Centre
[Postcode DL15 0TY], Low Willington, County Durham, DL15 0TY |
4.11 miles |
|
Ferryhill School
Merrington Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8RW |
4.51 miles |
|
Aycliffe Secure Centre
Care of: Durham County Council, Ferryhill, DL17 0SD |
4.55 miles |
|
Woodham Academy
Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 4AX |
4.82 miles |