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St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Goodgraded 14/02/2023Ages 2–11204 pupilsChurch of England
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Darlington. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 204 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/02/2023, St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Darlington can view St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 14/02/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.4%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence16.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.8England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals29.6%England avg 24.0%
English not first language11.6%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-23%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)1%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
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