Cotsford Primary School vs Dene Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Cotsford Primary School
Peterlee
Dene Academy
Peterlee
Overview
Phase
Primary
Secondary
Type
Community school
Academy converter
Age Range
4–11
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
County Durham
County Durham
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
181
638
Capacity
210
818
Occupancy
86%
78%
FSM %
53.0%
62.5%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Mar 2024
Nov 2023
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
41.2
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
32.7%
KS2 Reading
74%
-
KS2 Maths
79%
-
KS2 Writing
58%
-