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Cockfield Primary School
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Cockfield Primary School
- Primary
- Cockfield DL13 5EN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Success of the Curriculum: Most subjects are well designed and sequenced, enriching pupils' learning and skills development.
Foundational Skills: Reading is well-promoted, with effective phonics teaching ensuring fluency by key stage 2, though some pupils struggle to retain knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistent implementation of the mathematics curriculum leads to insufficient progress for some pupils.
Support for Falling Behind: Well-trained staff provide extra support for pupils falling behind in phonics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour and attitudes to learning are positive, showing a strong understanding of equality.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Extra support helps pupils catch up in phonics, but inconsistencies in maths curriculum impact progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Support for SEND pupils is personalised and removes barriers to achievement, with external professional advice when needed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly; staff and governors trained in pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong spiritual development and commendable attitudes towards equality and diversity promoted.
Parent Feedback: Parents are happy with the school, describing it as 'one big family' with approachable staff.
Parental Involvement: Parents feel part of the school community and believe their concerns are listened to.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel supported in their roles, and leaders promote staff well-being and reduce workload.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching quality is assessed through deep dives in key subjects like reading, mathematics, and art.
Impact on Student Progress: Some inconsistency in teaching maths affects student progress, requiring alignment with school intent.
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About Us
Cockfield Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 106 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 53% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
|
C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | 25.8 | 14.8 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 112 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | 57.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 7.35% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 4 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 6 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% 4 | 60.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.1% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 3 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% 12 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 12 | 10.1% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 93 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 85% | 59.83% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.42% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cockfield Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1