The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 299
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Trust
- AD ASTRA ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Chris Twiby (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Petrel Crescent, Crooksbarn Primary School, Stockton-on-tees, TS20 1SN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBishopsmill School
Special school · 507m away
King Edwin School
Independent · 513m away
Red House School
Independent · 535m away
St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Primary · 805m away
Frederick Nattrass Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
The Glebe Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Elmbank Learning Centre
Independent · 1.4km away
Pentland Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Crooksbarn Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Crooksbarn Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Crooksbarn Primary School?
Crooksbarn Primary School currently has 299 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crooksbarn Primary School take?
Crooksbarn Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Crooksbarn Primary School?
Crooksbarn Primary School is in Stockton-on-tees, TS20 1SN, in the Stockton-on-Tees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crooksbarn Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Crooksbarn Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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