Cockton Hill Infant School
94%
Capacity
170
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Cockton Hill Infant School
Cockton Hill Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 170 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Cockton Hill Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Thomas Cuthbertson, it falls under County Durham local authority.
Cockton Hill Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 36 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
Cockton Hill Infant School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (27 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cockton Hill Infant School include Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Cricket, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Choir, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 50.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Cockton Hill Infant 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | McIntyre Terrace, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6HW |
| Headteacher | Thomas Cuthbertson |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 170 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 50.6% |
| School Capacity | 170 / 180 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Dec 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 Dec 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jun 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
27 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed36
52
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
McIntyre Terrace, Bishop Auckland
County Durham, DL14 6HW
McIntyre Terrace, Bishop Auckland
County Durham, DL14 6HW
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