How many pupils does Cotsford Primary School have?

Cotsford Primary School has 179 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Cotsford Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Cotsford Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 March 2024).

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

53% of pupils at Cotsford Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Cotsford Primary School?

Cotsford Primary School is located at Third Street, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4EH.

Cotsford Primary School

Third Street, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4EH

Good

Inspected 19 March 2024

Good

Ofsted

53%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

179

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Cotsford Primary School

Cotsford Primary School is a community school in Peterlee, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 179 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 March 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 53% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: County Durham →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 179 / 210 (85%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 19 March 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

53%

Free school meals

9.9%

EAL

2.2%

SEN support

19.0%

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)

53%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

Overall absence

15.2%

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.

9.2

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

19.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

5.68

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

£50,365

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,627 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

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.

£8,452

Spend per pupil

£7,765

Income per pupil

42%

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: Third Street, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4EH
Phone: 01915864660
Headteacher: Rachel Cook
Website: https://www.cotsfordprimary.durham.sch.uk/

Teaching Jobs

📋

No open jobs

Cotsford Primary School has no open roles listed at the moment. Check back soon or browse other schools.

Recruitment agencies in Peterlee

Coming soon

Teaching agencies that actively recruit in Peterlee will be listed here.

Run an agency? Get your agency listed

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cotsford Primary School?: Cotsford Primary School is a community school in Peterlee, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Cotsford Primary School have?: Cotsford Primary School has 179 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Cotsford Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Cotsford Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 March 2024).
How does Cotsford Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 53% of pupils at Cotsford Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Cotsford Primary School?: Cotsford Primary School is located at Third Street, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 4EH.

Loading map…

Unique Reference Number114150