The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 105
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 25.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Wright (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Front Street, Cockfield, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 5EN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Cockfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cockfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cockfield Primary School?
Cockfield Primary School currently has 105 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cockfield Primary School take?
Cockfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cockfield Primary School?
Cockfield Primary School is in Bishop Auckland, DL13 5EN, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cockfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cockfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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