Located in Bishop Auckland, Cockton Hill Junior School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Cockton Hill Junior School currently has around 203 pupils on roll, which is about 83% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.1% boys and 42.9% girls. Around 56.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | McIntyre Terrace, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6HW |
| Website: | www.cocktonhill-jun.durham.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01388602058 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jill Cooper |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 114110 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 244 |
| Number of Pupils: | 203 |
| Number of Boys: | 116 |
| Number of Girls: | 87 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.20% | 175 |
| Indian | 3.90% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.00% | 6 |
| African | 3.00% | 6 |
| Other White | 1.50% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.00% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aclet Close Nursery School Aclet Close , DL14 6PX | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etherley Lane Nursery School Hazel Grove , DL14 7RF | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockton Hill Junior School McIntyre Terrace , Cockton Hill DL14 6HW | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockton Hill Infant School McIntyre Terrace , Cockton Hill DL14 6HW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Primary School St Andrew's Road , DL14 6RY | - not rated | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Academy St Andrew's Road , DL14 6RY | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School Warwick Road , DL14 6LS | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King James I Academy Bishop Auckland South Church Road , DL14 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King James I Community Arts College South Church Road , DL14 7JZ | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Barrington School A Sports with Mathematics College Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6LA | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Barrington Academy Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6LA | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6JT | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6JZ | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Primary School Warwick Road , DL14 6LS | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Road School Warwick Road , DL14 6LS | - not rated | 900 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Murphy Crescent School Bishop Barrington Campus , Woodhouse Lane DL14 6LA | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.