State School
#127 in Best Primary Schools in Durham

Cotherstone Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026

Cotherstone Primary School
Cotherstone Primary School
1 schools in compare list

Do you work at Cotherstone Primary School?

Let’s update your profile for free!
Update Now
The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Previous inspection grade Outstanding
Quick insights from ofsted Powered by AI

This insight was generated by AI, based on latest Ofsted report.

Foundational Skills: Staff quickly identify and support pupils who are not keeping up with the programme.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has developed a curriculum that is broad and ambitious.
Areas Needing Improvement: The school does not check what pupils know and remember effectively.
Support for Falling Behind: Older pupils, who need support with reading, follow a programme that helps them to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well in lessons and are motivated by the house points they receive.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in reading and writing, but are less secure in their mathematical understanding.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers have high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are safe and understand that every person is unique and differences should be celebrated.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school teaches pupils to keep themselves safe online and offline.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are highly supportive of the school's work.
Parental Involvement: They appreciate the levels of high-quality communication and praise the care their children receive.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy extra-curricular activities such as music, sport and baking.
Outdoor Facilities: At social times, pupils enjoy mixing with their peers and use the outdoor resources cooperatively.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value the recent training opportunities they have received.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching is helping pupils to develop into keen, confident and fluent readers.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers have secure subject knowledge, providing pupils with clear explanations and instructions.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Assessment procedures in the foundation subjects are not consistent.
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
Suggest an edit
About Us

Cotherstone Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.

It has 54 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

At this school, 38% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
Cotherstone Primary School
Nearby Schools in Your Area
From the Cotherstone Primary School
You may find details on our organisational structure, governing body, and staffing in this section. Please contact the school office if you would like a paper copy of any of the documents on our website (or in any other format). They will give them to you without charge. Please contact the school if you need more information about any of the items listed in this area, and we will try to assist you. Only English schools and colleges' statistics are available.
Read more
Compare with similar schools
Current Cotherstone Primary School
Cotherstone Primary School
Cotherstone DL12 9QB
Recommended Malvern Primary School
Malvern Primary School
Knowsley L14 6XA Verified
Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
Snobe grade
C
B-
C-
Ofset report Good Good Requires Improvement
Age range 3-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 16.4 25.8 10.9
Proficient Math 101 108 97
Proficient Read 110 109 101
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
See more details
Cotherstone Primary School Ratings & Reviews
No review yet
Share your experience about this school to assist new parents seeking genuine insights and guidance.
Review Cotherstone Primary School
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 110 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 38% 57.35% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 13% 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 2.2 Above Average
Writing 4.8 Well Above Average
Maths -5.9 Well 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 7 97 96
Reading 107 4 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 64% 24 60.73% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 18% 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 0.2 Average
Writing 0.6 Average
Maths -4.1 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 110 5 96 94
Reading 111 4 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 88% 8 62.72% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 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 3.4 Above Average
Writing -3.1 Below Average
Maths 3 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 105 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 80% 59.83% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 20% 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 0.8 Above Average
Writing 0.3 Average
Maths -0.6 Below Average
Best Schools 2025
Cotherstone Primary School Rankings

Snobe ranks nearly 20,000+ schools according to their exam results, teaching quality, resources & many more indicators. (How Do We Calculate Rankings?)

How Do We Calculate Rankings?

Our school rankings are meticulously determined through a rigorous process:

This meticulous process ensures our rankings provide accurate and meaningful insights for your school choices.

Admission
Do You Like This School?
Holidays & terms

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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cotherstone Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

Students

Teacher

Browse schools based on type
Loading...
Browse schools nearby Cotherstone