Crook Primary School

About Crook Primary School

Crook Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 345 pupils on roll, operating at 77% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Crook Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alison Johnson, it falls under County Durham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5092nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 66th out of 170 in County Durham.

Crook Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 32 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Crook Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Rounders, Dance, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Science Club, Gardening and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Crook Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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