Cotsford Primary SchoolOur Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Inspection, results, pupils and attendance side by side in Peterlee.
Summary of the comparison
Cotsford Primary School and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School are primary schools in Peterlee.
Cotsford Primary School was judged Good and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School was judged in need of attention.
The share of pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 has held broadly level at Cotsford Primary School (55.0% in 2022-23, 53.0% in 2024-25).
Side-by-side comparison
| Measure | PeterleeCotsford Primary School | PeterleeOur Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School | England average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Our score | C55/100 | Not scored | |
| Local ranking | 96th of 202 in County Durham | Not ranked | |
| Inspection | Ofsted: GoodStronger figure | Ofsted: Requires improvement | |
| School type | Community school | Academy sponsor led | |
| Phase | Primary | Primary | |
| Age range | 4-11 | 5-11 | |
| Gender | Mixed | Not applicable | |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | Not reported | |
| Capacity | 210 | 119 | |
| Location | Peterlee, SR8 4EH | Peterlee, SR8 4AB | |
| Key Stage 2 (SATs) | |||
| Reading, writing & maths at expected standard | 53.0% | Not reported | 62.0% |
| At higher standard | 5.0% | Not reported | 8.0% |
| Reading average scaled score | 106.0 | Not reported | 106.0 |
| Maths average scaled score | 107.0 | Not reported | 105.0 |
| Pupils | |||
| Pupils in the census | 179 | Not reported | |
| Free school meals (ever 6) | 62.6% | Not reported | |
| English as an additional language | 12.8% | Not reported | |
| SEN support | 19.0% | Not reported | |
| SEN with an EHC plan | 2.2% | Not reported | |
| Attendance | |||
| Overall absence | 5.0% | Not reported | 6.2% |
| Persistent absence | 15.2% | Not reported | 15.8% |
marks the stronger figure on measures with a clear direction. Rows describing a school's intake, such as free school meals, English as an additional language and SEN, carry no marker: they describe who a school serves, not how well it serves them.
Full profiles: Cotsford Primary School · Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School