Dene Academy vs Cotsford Primary School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Dene Academy
Peterlee
Cotsford Primary School
Peterlee
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy converter
Community school
Age Range
11–16
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
County Durham
County Durham
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
638
181
Capacity
818
210
Occupancy
78%
86%
FSM %
62.5%
53.0%
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
Nov 2023
Mar 2024
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
41.2
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
32.7%
-
KS2 Reading
-
74%
KS2 Maths
-
79%
KS2 Writing
-
58%