Is St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 14 February 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 19th of 29 primary schools in Darlington. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School

Q: What are St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 37% of pupils at St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Newton Lane, Cockerton, Darlington, DL3 9EX

Local ranking19th of 29 primary schools in Darlington

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 February 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 37.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 60.0%
Writing (Expected): 53.0%
Maths (Expected): 67.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 70.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 204
Boys: 89 (41%)
Girls: 127 (59%)
Capacity: 210 (103% full)
SEND: 17.2%
FSM Eligible: 33.8%
EAL: 12.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.0%
SEN Support: 15.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,623/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 82.5%
White Other: 4.5%
Black African: 3.0%
Other: 3.0%
Asian Other: 2.5%
Asian Indian: 2.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.0%

82.5%

White British

4.5%

White Other

3.0%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01325380758

wendy.aitken@melroselearningtrust.org.uk

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Newton Lane

Darlington, North East

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Administrative

URN: 142962
UKPRN: 10057156
Establishment No.: 3002
Trust: MELROSE LEARNING TRUST

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