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Croft Church of England Primary School

North Yorkshire, DL2 2SPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2786 of 13,686 nationally

About Croft Church of England Primary School

Croft Church of England Primary School sits well above the North Yorkshire average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 75% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a local authority average of 60%. That 15-point gap puts the school in the top 25% nationally for this measure, and it ranks 36th out of 292 primary schools in the county. The school is also comfortably oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 29 applications for 15 places, with 16 of those as first preferences, giving a ratio of nearly two applicants per place. This level of demand suggests local families see the school as a strong choice, and the numbers back that up.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSouth Parade, Darlington, North Yorkshire, DL2 2SP
HeadteacherRebecca Wallace
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils114
Free School Meals (FSM)5.1%
School Capacity114 / 105 (109% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsGymnasiumLibraryPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsFootballCricketRoundersDanceNetball

Clubs & Activities

CodingFilm ClubChessBook ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Breakfast club

08:00-09:00

After-school care

15:30-17:30

Source: croft.dalesmat.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Croft Church of England Primary School

Croft Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.