The short version
Below-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 345
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 39.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Alison Johnson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Croft Avenue, Crook, County Durham, DL15 8QG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Crook Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Crook Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Crook Primary School?
Crook Primary School currently has 345 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crook Primary School take?
Crook Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Crook Primary School?
Crook Primary School is in Crook, DL15 8QG, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crook Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Crook Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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