Cockfield Primary School
88%
Capacity
105
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Cockfield Primary School
Cockfield Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 105 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 119 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Cockfield Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Wright, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9689th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 115th out of 170 in County Durham.
Cockfield Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 20 applications for 11 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cockfield Primary School include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Dance, Tennis, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Science Club, Gardening, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Cockfield Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Front Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 5EN |
| Headteacher | Nicola Wright |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 105 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.8% |
| School Capacity | 105 / 119 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9689th of 13,686
Nationally
510th of 677
In North East
115th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
54%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
20
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Front Street, Bishop Auckland
County Durham, DL13 5EN
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