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Cockton Hill Junior School
McIntyre Terrace, Cockton Hill, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6HW, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.4 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
203
Capacity
244
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement, the school has room for growth, particularly in enhancing overall educational quality. While it performs in the top 75% nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, it currently sees no students achieving the higher standard. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school's suitability for their children.
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Last inspected: 24 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.2%
Asian Indian3.9%
Other3.0%
Black African3.0%
White Other1.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Asian Chinese0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
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54.65257, -1.67442 · DL14 6HW
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114110
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Cockton Hill Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Cockton Hill Junior School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 October 2023.
Is Cockton Hill Junior School a good school?
Cockton Hill Junior School scores 5.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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