Cotsford Primary School
URN: 114150 • Peterlee SR8 4EH
Overview
- Name
- Cotsford Primary School
- URN
- 114150
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Cook (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915864660
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Third Street, Peterlee SR8 4EH
Summary
Cotsford Primary School is a community school located in Peterlee, County Durham, serving a mixed-gender population of 179 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school operates in a former mining village and aims to provide a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically, personally, and socially. The dedicated staff, comprising both new and long-serving members, are committed to delivering imaginative and engaging learning experiences.
The school emphasizes a supportive ethos, fostering a challenging and stimulating learning environment through praise and encouragement. Cotsford Primary is particularly focused on ensuring that every child reaches their full potential, both in the classroom and within the wider community. With a significant percentage of pupils (55.30%) eligible for free school meals, the school actively works to address the diverse needs of its students.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school, especially those with children due to start school in September. Cotsford Primary School's website serves as a resource for information and insights into the school's achievements and offerings. For more details, visit their website at https://www.cotsfordprimary.durham.sch.uk/.
The school emphasizes a supportive ethos, fostering a challenging and stimulating learning environment through praise and encouragement. Cotsford Primary is particularly focused on ensuring that every child reaches their full potential, both in the classroom and within the wider community. With a significant percentage of pupils (55.30%) eligible for free school meals, the school actively works to address the diverse needs of its students.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school, especially those with children due to start school in September. Cotsford Primary School's website serves as a resource for information and insights into the school's achievements and offerings. For more details, visit their website at https://www.cotsfordprimary.durham.sch.uk/.
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 179
- Boys
- 84
- Girls
- 95
- FSM %
- 55.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 179 | 84 | 95 | 210 | 55.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 186 | 88 | 98 | 210 | 58.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 157 | 82 | 75 | 210 | 58.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 157 | 82 | 75 | 210 | 58.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 154 | 79 | 75 | 166 | 55.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 150 | 74 | 76 | 166 | 47.30 |
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