Highcroft School

  • Special
  • Independent
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Highcroft, The Green, Cockfield, Bishop Auckland, DL13 5AGOpen in maps

Highcroft School is a special school in Bishop Auckland for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 28 March 2023, report published 15 June 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

13 pupils on roll, with places for 16

Special educational needs support53.8%

53.8%, 39 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan46.2%

46.2%, 40.2 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Highcroft School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Evergreen Primary School6 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
Pear Tree School6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Oakwood Learning Centre6 milesReport card: Strong standard to exceptionalNot published
Walworth School9 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
The Grange Learning Centre9 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published

School details

School type
Other independent special school
Sector
Independent
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mrs Stephanie Goddard
Phone
01388718031
Website
keys-group.co.uk
Address
Highcroft, The Green, Cockfield, Bishop Auckland, DL13 5AG
Local authority
County Durham
URN
136748

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.