How many pupils does Cotherstone Primary School have?

Cotherstone Primary School has 60 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Cotherstone Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Cotherstone Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 February 2024).

How does Cotherstone Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

40% of pupils at Cotherstone Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Cotherstone Primary School?

Cotherstone Primary School is located at Cotherstone, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9QB.

Cotherstone Primary School

Cotherstone, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9QB

Good

Inspected 28 February 2024

Good

Ofsted

40%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Cotherstone Primary School

Cotherstone Primary School is a community school in Barnard Castle, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 60 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 February 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 19.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: County Durham →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 60 / 84 (71%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 28 February 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

19.7%

Free school meals

EAL

3.3%

SEN support

18.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

40%

Expected standard (RWM)

10%

Higher standard (RWM)

101

Avg reading score

100

Avg maths score

Attendance

7.3%

Overall absence

21.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

4.9

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

12.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -4.2 vs 2023/24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24

£46,509

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 33% on leadership pay

↓ −£3,148 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.5

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,729

Spend per pupil

£9,566

Income per pupil

43%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Cotherstone, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9QB
Phone: 01833650491
Headteacher: Julie Gibson
Website: https://cotherstoneschool.org.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cotherstone Primary School?: Cotherstone Primary School is a community school in Barnard Castle, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Cotherstone Primary School have?: Cotherstone Primary School has 60 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Cotherstone Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Cotherstone Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 February 2024).
How does Cotherstone Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 40% of pupils at Cotherstone Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Cotherstone Primary School?: Cotherstone Primary School is located at Cotherstone, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9QB.

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