SchoolScoresCockton Hill Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
McIntyre Terrace, Cockton Hill, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6HW
01388 602058 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 3 March 2026 , published 11 June 2026.
In short: 4 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Bishop Auckland comparisons use the 3 of its 30 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 27 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bishop Auckland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 22% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 91% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 20% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 90% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 41% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 90% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 34% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 78% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 27% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 85% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 12%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bishop Auckland figures pool parents at the Bishop Auckland schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
57 pupils in this year group.
54% — 8 points below the County Durham average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 54% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 65% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 63% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 65% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in County Durham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 56.6% | 35.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.1% | 18.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 5.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Lower than 35% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 19th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Lower than 22% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.4% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 22nd lowest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Lower than 27% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.0 | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 19th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 24th highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 10% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.6 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 13th highest of 30 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 24% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.2 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 13th highest of 21 state primary schools in Bishop Auckland. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 13.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Cockton Hill Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2024
- St Andrew's Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Etherley Lane Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodhouse Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Prince Bishops Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thornhill Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Escomb Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Helen Auckland Community Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cockton Hill Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Cockton Hill Junior School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 3 March 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 4 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Cockton Hill Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Cockton Hill Junior School?
84% of the 25 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Cockton Hill Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 114110.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.