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Cockton Hill Infant School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Cockton Hill Infant School is a community primary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2–7, with 170 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–7

Age range

170

Pupils

180

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Cockton Hill Infant School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Cockton Hill Infant School is set by County Durham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by County Durham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find County Durham catchment area documents →

Cockton Hill Infant School — School Information

Full address
McIntyre Terrace, Cockton Hill, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6HW
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–7 years
Free school meals
50.6% of pupils
DfE URN
114111

Other Primary Schools in Bishop Auckland

If Cockton Hill Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bishop Auckland are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cockton Hill Infant School

Is Cockton Hill Infant School oversubscribed?

Cockton Hill Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 180 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Cockton Hill Infant School?

Admission to Cockton Hill Infant School is managed by County Durham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Cockton Hill Infant School cover?

Cockton Hill Infant School is a primary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, serving pupils aged 2–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cockton Hill Infant School?

Cockton Hill Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.