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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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