Cotherstone, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 9QB
10 simple reasons to choose Cotherstone Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Barnard Castle.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Cotherstone Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Barnard Castle and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 17.3 pupils per class and 17.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 38% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
School provides care facilities for children outside school hours.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
Find another school near Cotherstone Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Barnard Castle Preparatory School (4.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School (4.6 miles); Staindrop Church of England Primary School (10 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Barnard Castle School (4.3 miles); Durham High School for Girls (26.5 miles); Durham School (27.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
Teesdale School (4.7 miles); St John's School & Sixth Form College - A Catholic Academy (17.8 miles); Hummersknott Academy (18.5 miles).