The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 60
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 18.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Julie Gibson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cotherstone, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9QB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Cotherstone Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cotherstone Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cotherstone Primary School?
Cotherstone Primary School currently has 60 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cotherstone Primary School take?
Cotherstone Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cotherstone Primary School?
Cotherstone Primary School is in Barnard Castle, DL12 9QB, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cotherstone Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cotherstone Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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