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St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Newton Lane, Cockerton, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9EX, Darlington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.6 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
204
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education. While the percentage of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is lower than the national average at 37%, it ranks in the top 6% of schools for expected standards compared to the UK. Parents may find the school’s smaller size and community-focused environment appealing, though they should consider the performance statistics when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 14 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 37% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.9%
White Other4.4%
Other2.9%
Black African2.9%
Asian Other2.5%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Location
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54.53485, -1.58404 · DL3 9EX
School details
Local authorityDarlington
RegionNorth East
URN142962
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmaryscockerton.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 February 2023.
Is St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School scores 11.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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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