St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
URN: 142962 • Darlington DL3 9EX
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 142962
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- MELROSE LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Wendy Aitken (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01325380758
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Newton Lane, Darlington DL3 9EX
Summary
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in the Cockerton Village area of Darlington. With a current enrolment of 204 pupils and a capacity for 210, the school serves a diverse catchment area and feeds into various local secondary schools. The school is committed to fostering a welcoming community where Christian values are at the core of its ethos, promoting positive engagement and education.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to inspire students to explore and understand the world around them, with a focus on holistic development. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities and encourages participation in initiatives like the School Council, which promotes global awareness and local action. St Mary's has been recognised for its commitment to these values, receiving the Bronze Global Neighbours Award from Christian Aid.
Support for students is a priority, with provisions in place for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school also emphasizes the importance of community involvement and aims to create a nurturing environment for all children, staff, and families. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school's website or contact the school office directly.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to inspire students to explore and understand the world around them, with a focus on holistic development. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities and encourages participation in initiatives like the School Council, which promotes global awareness and local action. St Mary's has been recognised for its commitment to these values, receiving the Bronze Global Neighbours Award from Christian Aid.
Support for students is a priority, with provisions in place for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school also emphasizes the importance of community involvement and aims to create a nurturing environment for all children, staff, and families. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school's website or contact the school office directly.
Useful links
- Governors’ Secure Portal (governance)
- Governance (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Core Christian Values (other)
- Headteacher’s Welcome (other)
- Our Team 2025-26 (other)
- Vision & Ethos (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Darlington
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- MELROSE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 204
- Boys
- 88
- Girls
- 116
- FSM %
- 33.80
- Open date
- 2016-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 204 | 88 | 116 | 210 | 33.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 196 | 87 | 109 | 210 | 33.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 193 | 88 | 105 | 210 | 35.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 193 | 88 | 105 | 210 | 35.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 194 | 90 | 104 | 210 | 30.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 198 | 86 | 112 | 210 | 22.20 |
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