Cotsford Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Third Street Horden Peterlee County Durham SR8 4EH |
| Phone | 01915864660 |
| Reference Number | 114150 |
Cotsford Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This is the school's first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005 since merging in September 2019 and reflects a positive educational environment where students confidently participate in discussions and demonstrate pride in their school. The curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 179 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.93%
Girls: 53.07% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 55.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 14 | 21 |
| 2 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 3 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| 4 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 5 | 10 | 16 | 26 |
| 6 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.9% |
| African | 14% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2018 | Short inspection |
| 20 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 16 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 20 May 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- The school provides effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Pupils achieve well and show enthusiasm for reading.
- The curriculum is well thought-out and tailored to meet pupils' needs.
- Staff are well trained, particularly in teaching reading and phonics.
- Pupils participate actively in meaningful discussions.
- Strong emphasis on character development and mental health support.
- Effective systems for promoting good attendance.
Areas for Improvement
- In some foundation subjects, the curriculum does not prioritize important knowledge.
- Recent changes in the governing body have impacted its effectiveness.
- A small number of older pupils use derogatory language, impacting inclusivity.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
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 | 1.5 | ||
| Writing | -1.9 | ||
| Maths | -0.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Yohden Primary School
Windsor Terrace, Horden, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4HP |
0.14 miles |
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Horden Nursery School
Cotsford Park, Peterlee, SR8 4TB |
0.29 miles |
|
Dene House Primary School
Manor Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5RL |
0.52 miles |
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Seascape Primary School
Ellison Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5NJ |
0.66 miles |
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Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Thorpe Road, Horden, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4AB |
0.89 miles |
|
Blackhall Primary School
Middle Street, Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool, TS27 4NA |
1.17 miles |
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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE |
1.37 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall
Coast Road, Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool, TS27 4HE |
1.4 miles |
|
Acre Rigg Academy
Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU |
1.55 miles |
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Acre Rigg Infant School
Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU |
1.55 miles |
|
Howletch Lane Primary School
Pennine Drive, County Durham, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2NQ |
1.77 miles |
|
Hesleden Primary School
Hesleden, Hartlepool, TS27 4PT |
1.77 miles |
|
Shotton Hall Primary School
Waveney Road, Peterlee, County Durham, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1NX |
1.86 miles |
|
Easington Colliery Primary School
Whickham Street, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3DJ |
2.06 miles |
|
Rosemary Lane Nursery School
Rosemary Lane, Peterlee, SR8 3BQ |
2.39 miles |
|
Easington CofE Primary School
EASINGTON VILLAGE, HALL WALK, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 3BP |
2.47 miles |
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Shotton Primary School
Grange Terrace, Shotton Colliery, County Durham, DH6 2JP |
3.16 miles |
|
Hutton Henry CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Hutton Henry, Hartlepool, TS27 4RY |
3.31 miles |
|
Wingate Community Nursery School
Partridge Terrace, Wingate, TS28 5BD |
3.46 miles |
|
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton
Fleming Field, Shotton, Durham, County Durham, DH6 2JQ |
3.65 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Dene Academy
Manor Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5RL |
0.43 miles |
|
East Durham College
Willerby Grove, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2RN |
1.52 miles |
|
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
Westway, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE |
1.52 miles |
|
Open Air Education
Oakerside Lodge, Castle Eden Dene Nnr, Stanhope Chase, County Durham, SR8 1NJ |
1.53 miles |
|
The Academy at Shotton Hall
Passfield Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1AU |
1.93 miles |
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Easington Academy
Stockton Road, Easington Village, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3AY |
2.19 miles |
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Hope Wood Academy
Crawlaw Road, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 3LP |
2.43 miles |
|
Wellfield School
North Road East, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AX |
3.42 miles |
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St Hild's Church of England School
King Oswy Drive, West View, Hartlepool, TS24 9PB |
4.76 miles |