St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School

A good academy converter school in Darlington. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School.

Darlington, DL39EX Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
14 February 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Newton Lane
Cockerton
Darlington, DL39EX

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142962
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Newton Lane, Cockerton, Darlington, DL3 9EX
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MELROSE LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Durham
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
196
Free School Meals
33.7% (66 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
55.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 103.0
2023 101.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
28
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
196 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Love Hope Compassion Wisdom Forgiveness Thankfulness Trust

Church of England primary school; part of Melrose Learning Trust; Bronze Global Neighbours Award by Christian Aid.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcoming message describing St. Mary’s Cockerton as a community where God’s love is shared, with a focus on global neighbours and Christian ethos; mentions Bronze Global Neighbours Award from Christian Aid and location in Darlington’s Cockerton Village; notes single form entry and around 210 pupils.

Curriculum Highlights

Forest Schools (Level 3 Forest School Leader accreditation) Read Write Inc phonics (EYFS and KS1) RWI Handwriting scheme Spelling Shed (spelling development) White Rose maths planning and delivery Mastering Number (NCETM) for Reception and KS1 Expeditions / Global Explorers curriculum concept

Admissions Criteria

Admissions information and policies are provided, including Admissions Policy 2024-2025, Admissions Policy 2023-2024, and Admissions Policy 2026-2027. Admissions is handled through Darlington Borough Council (Darlington BC – Admissions). For mid-year/in-year admissions, contact [email protected] and/or the Town Hall admissions team at 01325 405907/01325 405909.

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