St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
School Name: St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School Address: Newton Lane, Cockerton Town/City: Darlington County: County Durham Postcode: DL3 9EX Telephone Number: 01325 380758 Website: www.stmaryscockerton.org.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 2-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2016 Trust: Melrose Learning Trust Sponsor: Diocese Of Durham
Executive Headteacher: Mrs Wendy Aitken
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 216 (41% boys & 59% girls)
Enrollment: 103% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 29.6%
URN: 142962
DfE Number: 841/3002
UKPRN: 10057156
UPRN: 100110751084
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Darlington (E06000005)
Constituency: Darlington (E14001190)
Electoral Ward: Cockerton (E05010414)
Diocese: CE13(Diocese of Durham)
Easting & Northing: 427014E, 515588N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 32' 7.75" N 1° 35' 2" W
Plus Code: 9C6WGCP8+5C
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Patricia Ann Abbott - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 February 2028.
- Mrs Wendy Aitken - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- The Revd Damon John Bage - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2016 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
- Mrs Samantha Leanne Crane - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 November 2028.
- Mrs Myfanwy Elizabeth Eyres - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 12 February 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 12 February 2027.
- Mr Neil Johnson - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 February 2027.
- Mrs Lisa Marie Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 October 2029.
- Mr Christopher Minikin - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 June 2026.
- Mr Philip Joseph Stokes - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 November 2026.