Cockfield Primary School is a community school located in Bishop Auckland, within the County Durham local authority. The school plays an important role in the local community and forms part of the state funded education system in England.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 2 to 11. It currently has 105 pupils on roll with space for 119, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 8 November 2023, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.