Croft Church of England Primary School
109%
Capacity
114
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Croft Church of England Primary School
Croft Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 114 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Croft Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Wallace, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2786th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 36th out of 223 in North Yorkshire.
Croft Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 29 applications for 15 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Croft Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Football, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Chess, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, Croft Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | South Parade, Darlington, North Yorkshire, DL2 2SP |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Wallace |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 114 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.1% |
| School Capacity | 114 / 105 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2786th of 13,686
Nationally
268th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
36th of 223
In North Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
29
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
South Parade, Darlington
North Yorkshire, DL2 2SP
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