Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School, Cockerham, Lancaster

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a real pleasure to welcome you to Cockerham Parochial Church of England Primary School. Cockerham is a small, friendly rural school where children are known as individuals and where we want every child to feel happy, safe and confident in themselves."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 62% of Year 6 pupils at Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 54% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 86% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School as their first choice and 29 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School are Forton Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 75% reading, 88% maths); Winmarleigh Church of England Primary School (2.4 miles, Good); Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 89% reading, 75% maths); and Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School (2.7 miles, Requires improvement).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School.

9.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 6 pupils (9.2%) received SEN support and 3 (4.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (outside), 30 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).

In 2024/25, Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.