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Cockton Hill Infant School

County Durham, DL14 6HWPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 36 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Cockton Hill Infant School

Cockton Hill Infant School serves children from age 2 to 7 in County Durham, and while the data doesn't include Key Stage 2 results for this infant-only school, the local authority average for KS2 attainment sits at 62. What stands out instead is the school's remarkable parent satisfaction: 100% of respondents would recommend the school, and 96% strongly agree their child is happy and feels safe. That's a striking vote of confidence in a school where 50.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 52 applications for 36 places and all first-preference families offered a spot. It has a nursery provision on site, making it a natural choice for families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 2.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMcIntyre Terrace, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6HW
HeadteacherThomas Cuthbertson
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils170
Free School Meals (FSM)50.6%
School Capacity170 / 180 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Dec 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (18 Dec 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 10 Jun 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallGymnasiumMusic RoomsSports HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsFootballCricketTennisSwimmingRoundersNetball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaChoirScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

Source: cocktonhill-inf.durham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cockton Hill Infant School

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