Cockfield Primary School

Type Primary / Community school
Age Range 2-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Front Street
Cockfield
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL13 5EN
Phone 01388718263
Reference Number 114114

Cockfield Primary School has been rated as 'Good' in its recent Ofsted inspection, marking its first inspection in over a decade since being previously awarded 'Outstanding.' The school demonstrates a strong commitment to pupil wellbeing, with a positive and supportive atmosphere where students feel safe and valued. Pupils are happy and engaged, showcasing enthusiasm about their education and taking part in school life. The school's leadership has set high expectations for staff and students, fostering commendable attitudes towards learning and mutual respect among peers.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 105
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 51.43%
Girls: 48.57%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 25.8%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 0%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 21
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 22
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 19

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 7 10 17
2 9 6 15
3 8 6 14
4 7 2 9
5 7 4 11
6 1 7 8

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 94.3%
Mixed, Other 2.9%
White & Black (Caribbean) 1%
Caribbean 1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 08 Nov 2023
Date Report
08 Nov 2023 School inspection:
09 May 2011 Full inspection:
20 Sep 2007 Full inspection:
09 Feb 2004 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Effective teaching of phonics leading to confident reading abilities in key stage 2.
  • High-quality early years provision that promotes enthusiasm and confidence in learning.
  • Pupils demonstrate genuine understanding and knowledge across subjects.
  • Positive engagement with the community and strong relationships with parents.

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistent implementation of the mathematics curriculum affecting pupil progress.
  • Younger pupils struggle to retain phonics knowledge, hindering reading development.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 88%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 25%

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 111
Maths 106

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 0.2
Writing -1.3
Maths -3.9

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 3 0
Third Preference 6 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

Previous Years

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Name Distance
Butterknowle Primary School
Pinfold Lane, Butterknowle, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 5PB
1.29 miles
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1.93 miles
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2.05 miles
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2.37 miles
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3.4 miles
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3.49 miles
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3.56 miles
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3.74 miles
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3.78 miles
Hamsterley Primary School
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4.24 miles
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4.31 miles
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4.49 miles
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4.72 miles
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Highcroft School
Highcroft, The Green, Cockfield, BISHOP AUCKLAND, County Durham, DL13 5AG
0.2 miles
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