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Coxhoe Primary School

County Durham, DH6 4EJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
77%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
41 1st-choice / 41 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2156 of 13,686 nationally

About Coxhoe Primary School

Coxhoe Primary School is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary in County Durham, led by headteacher Jayne Bartle. It sits within a competitive local landscape: among 208 same-type schools in the local authority, it ranks 26th, placing it comfortably in the top 15 per cent. The top three peers in the area are Montalbo Nursery & Primary School, Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School, and Cestria Primary School. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is West Cornforth Primary School, just one kilometre away. Coxhoe itself holds a Good rating from its most recent inspection in 2022, a step down from the Outstanding it achieved in 2006. The school has 315 pupils on roll against a capacity of 355, and 21.6 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and reflects the mixed catchment it serves.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCornforth Lane, Durham, County Durham, DH6 4EJ
HeadteacherJayne Bartle
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils315
Free School Meals (FSM)21.6%
School Capacity315 / 355 (89% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 May 2022
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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, 18 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsSensory RoomDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingCricketFootballTennisNetballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChessEco ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:15

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coxhoe Primary School

Coxhoe 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.