The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 55% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 179
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 55.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Cook (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Third Street, Horden, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4EH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmYohden Primary School
Primary · Very close
Horden Nursery School
Nursery · 470m away
Dene Community School
Secondary · 690m away
Dene Academy
Secondary · 690m away
Dene House Primary School
Primary · 841m away
Seascape Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Blackhall Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cotsford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cotsford Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cotsford Primary School?
Cotsford Primary School currently has 179 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cotsford Primary School take?
Cotsford Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cotsford Primary School?
Cotsford Primary School is in Peterlee, SR8 4EH, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cotsford Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cotsford Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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