Cockton Hill Junior School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Cockton Hill Junior School
Address: McIntyre Terrace, Cockton Hill
Town/City: Bishop Auckland
County: County Durham
Postcode: DL14 6HW
Telephone Number: 01388 602058
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Jill Cooper
Capacity: 244
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 187 (60% boys & 40% girls)
Enrollment: 77% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 58.3%

Location and administration

URN: 114110
DfE Number: 840/2433
UKPRN: 10070658
UPRN: 200002977948
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Bishop Auckland (E14001101)
Electoral Ward: Bishop Auckland (E05016158)

Easting & Northing: 421105E, 528657N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 39' 11.56" N 1° 40' 27.37" W
Plus Code: 9C6WM83G+77

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Claire Bonas - Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2028.
  • Mrs Claire Bonas - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 5 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2028.
  • Mrs Clare Carr - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 3 June 2026. Term runs until 2 June 2030.
  • Mrs Jill Cooper - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Emma Crawford-Moore - Governor. Appointed on 15 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 January 2028.
  • Emma Crawford-Moore - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 3 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 November 2025.
  • Miss Charlotte Foakes - Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2028.
  • Ms Emma Hutton - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2030.
  • Mr Alvin Kipling - Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 January 2027.
  • Rachel Lambert - Governor. Appointed on 21 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 June 2027.
  • Laura McMaster - Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 December 2027.
  • Mr Bernard Mugwendere - Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 February 2027.
  • Miss Emma Reed - Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 May 2026.
  • Mrs Rebecca Ward - Governor. Appointed on 30 January 2015 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 January 2029.