St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook
64%
Capacity
134
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 134 pupils on roll, operating at 64% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paula Strachan, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10782nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 134th out of 170 in County Durham.
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 20 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 70% recommending the school (10 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Library, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Tennis, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Gardening, Science Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Church Hill, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9DN |
| Headteacher | Paula Strachan |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 134 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.1% |
| School Capacity | 134 / 210 (64% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jun 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Jun 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Nov 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10782nd of 13,686
Nationally
554th of 677
In North East
134th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
50%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
10 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
30
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Hill, Crook
County Durham, DL15 9DN
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