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Cockfield Primary School

County Durham, DL13 5ENPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
11 1st-choice / 11 places
Ranking
#9,689
of 13,686 nationally

About Cockfield Primary School

Cockfield Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with its most recent admissions data for 2025/26 showing it was oversubscribed: 20 applications were received for just 11 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.82. All 11 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while demand is strong, those who put it first have a good chance of getting in. The school has a nursery provision for children aged two and up, and currently has 105 pupils on roll against a capacity of 119, so there is a little room to grow. A quarter of its pupils (25.8%) are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and reflects the mixed catchment it serves. Parent experience signals beyond admissions are limited, but the school’s Good Ofsted rating from 2023 provides some reassurance on day-to-day quality.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFront Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 5EN
HeadteacherNicola Wright
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils105
Free School Meals (FSM)25.8%
School Capacity105 / 119 (88% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumICT SuiteDining HallSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballDanceTennisGymnasticsAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubScience ClubGardeningEco ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Cockfield Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.