Cotsford Primary School
Third Street, Horden, Peterlee, SR8 4EHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cotsford Primary School is a primary school in Peterlee for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 5th of 10 primary schools in Peterlee. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 March 2024, report published 7 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 March 2024
Cotsford Primary School is friendly and welcoming. The school provides many ways to develop pupils' character and independence. The school gives pupils regular opportunities to share and debate their ideas with each other. Lessons brim with meaningful discussion. Pupils confidently participate in purposeful conversations. They are proud to be a part of this school. The school is ambitious for all pupils. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support. Pupils who are newly arrived to the country and school benefit from the timely support they receive. Pupils achieve well at Cotsford. The school has high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils know this is important to help them to learn. Most pupils treat each other with respect and kindness. They are keen to use their positive behaviour points in the weekly reward shop. Pupils are taught how to stay safe online. They discuss the potential risks of using mobile phones confidently. Pupils benefit from the counselling services, which are readily available to them throughout the school day. The school has effective systems to promote pupils' attendance. Pupils attend school regularly and on time.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, the curriculum does not prioritise the important knowledge that pupils need to know and remember. Pupils do not remember sufficient curriculum content in these subjects. The school should refine the curriculum in these subjects.
- There have been some recent changes to the membership of the governing body. Presently, the governing body is not as well equipped to provide supportive challenge to school leaders as it could be. The school should prioritise the training and development of the governing body.
- A small number of older pupils use derogatory language. This does not align with the school's high standards of behaviour and means that the school is not as inclusive as leaders intend. The school should develop pupils' understanding of and respect for difference.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
19 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
181 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Cotsford Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yohden Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Dene House Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Seascape Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to needs attention | 7% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate to good | Not published |
| Blackhall Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rachel Cook
- Phone
- 01915864660
- Address
- Third Street, Horden, Peterlee, SR8 4EH
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 114150
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.