Our values are at the heart of our school culture. They inspire positive attitudes and behaviour – empowering our pupils to grow as confident, compassionate young people.

Respect

We aim to always be kind and considerate – being understanding of other people’s feelings and needs, and appreciating and accepting the things that make us different.

Aspiration

We work hard to succeed in everything we do. We aim high, give it our best and challenge ourselves to improve. Everyone has the potential to achieve their goals.

Cockington Primary School pupils at drums

Independence

We build the skills and experience we need to make decisions for ourselves. Through support and collaboration, we develop self-confidence and a sense of responsibility.

Cockington Pupil on Outside Climbing Frame

Creativity

When we are being imaginative, solving problems and thinking of ideas and possibilities; we take risks and use fresh thinking to overcome obstacles.

Cockington Primary School Outside Play Area

Collaboration

We support and learn from one another. This creates a sense of community and makes us all stronger – empowering us to achieve our goals together.

Cockington Teacher Helping Pupils Outdoors

Perseverance

We don’t give up when things get hard. We learn from our mistakes, have another go, and keep moving towards our goals.

What people are saying about Cockington Primary School

"I love this school. We have lots of fun things to do, and I love visiting the beach!"

Callum | child

"We are really lucky here to have all the fun games and things to play with at lunchtime."

Oakley | Year 2 Pupil

"Cockington Primary School is a welcoming school. Staff will do anything for the children, who are at the heart of everything we do."

Teacher | Teacher

Cockington Primary School is a wonderful place to come to everyday. I love working with the children.

Teacher |

"My children are happy at this school, the staff are nice and helpful when needed."

Parent Survey Response | Parent

"Both my boys are very happy to come to school every morning; they adore the nurturing, genuinely warm, caring staff and enjoy all the extra experiences that Cockington provides: trips, clubs, curriculum outcomes to name a few!"

Parent Survey Response | Parent

"Cockington Primary School has looked after my children well throughout their time."

Karson Camron | Parent

Thank you to inviting me to the Y5 outcome - it was absolutely amazing!

Y 5 Parent | Parent

"Thank you very much for your involvement and for your support regarding children who have come from other countries. With your help, the whole of the Cockington teaching staff and the friendly children in the school, my child has integrated nicely into the education system in Great Britain."

Y5 Parent |

"It was great to see how much thought had been put into the facilities and their use. From outdoor teaching areas for early years pupils, to specific playground features such as large tyres which were there to replicate outdoor play more typical of the pre-digital era; everything was aimed at enriching the pupil experience."

Mr Murray | School visitor

The school’s provision for personal development is a strength. Pupils learn about fundamental British values and experience democracy through voting for school council representatives.

Ofsted report 2025 | Inspector

Thank you for Cockington Primary School for being an excellent audience to my poetry assemblies. They produced some great poems at Torquay library and the staff were brilliant to work with.

James | Poet

"The children who came to work with our residents were very respectful. The residents enjoyed celebrating the King's Coronation with them."

Care Home | Care home

Pupils behave exceptionally well. They are polite, welcoming and respectful of others. At breaktimes, pupils play cooperatively. They speak positively about the inclusive and kind school culture.

Ofsted report 2025 | Inspector