Cotherstone Primary School
URN: 114020 • Barnard Castle DL12 9QB
Overview
- Name
- Cotherstone Primary School
- URN
- 114020
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julie Gibson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01833650491
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cotherstone, Barnard Castle DL12 9QB
Summary
Cotherstone Primary School is a community school located in the village of Cotherstone, County Durham, serving children aged 4 to 11 years. With a small student body of 60 pupils across three classes, the school fosters a close-knit environment that prioritises individual attention and support. Established in 1965, Cotherstone School aims to provide high-quality teaching and learning, encouraging pupils to raise their expectations and standards within a safe and nurturing atmosphere.
The school's curriculum is designed to be creative and experiential, focusing on the holistic development of each child. Cotherstone Primary School is committed to delivering a broad education that not only meets academic needs but also promotes personal growth and well-being. The staff includes dedicated teachers and support personnel who work collaboratively to ensure that all pupils receive the necessary guidance, including special educational needs support.
As part of the Bowes Cotherstone Federation, Cotherstone Primary School values community involvement and encourages parents to engage with school activities. The school provides various resources and information on its website, ensuring transparency and accessibility for families interested in the educational journey of their children.
The school's curriculum is designed to be creative and experiential, focusing on the holistic development of each child. Cotherstone Primary School is committed to delivering a broad education that not only meets academic needs but also promotes personal growth and well-being. The staff includes dedicated teachers and support personnel who work collaboratively to ensure that all pupils receive the necessary guidance, including special educational needs support.
As part of the Bowes Cotherstone Federation, Cotherstone Primary School values community involvement and encourages parents to engage with school activities. The school provides various resources and information on its website, ensuring transparency and accessibility for families interested in the educational journey of their children.
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 84
- Pupils
- 60
- Boys
- 30
- Girls
- 30
- FSM %
- 18.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 84 | 18.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 54 | 29 | 25 | 84 | 13.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 47 | 26 | 21 | 84 | 19.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 47 | 26 | 21 | 84 | 19.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 50 | 27 | 23 | 84 | 16.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 52 | 27 | 25 | 84 | 13.50 |
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