St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
97%
Capacity
204
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Darlington community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 204 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Wendy Aitken, it falls under Darlington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9439th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 26 in Darlington.
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 21 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Dining Hall, Library, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Tennis, Netball, as well as clubs including Film Club, Eco Club, Book Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Darlington, St Mary's Cockerton Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Newton Lane, Darlington, Darlington, DL3 9EX |
| Headteacher | Wendy Aitken |
| Local Authority | Darlington |
| Number of Pupils | 204 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.8% |
| School Capacity | 204 / 210 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9439th of 13,686
Nationally
492nd of 677
In North East
20th of 26
In Darlington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
35%
'23/24
55%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
71
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Newton Lane, Darlington
Darlington, DL3 9EX
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