Stanley (Crook) Primary School
96%
Capacity
128
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Stanley (Crook) Primary School
Stanley (Crook) Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 128 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 133 places).
Ofsted has rated Stanley (Crook) Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michelle Norris, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4741st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 61st out of 170 in County Durham.
Stanley (Crook) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 16 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Stanley (Crook) Primary School include Library, Sports Hall, Forest School, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cross Country, Swimming, Dance, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Book Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Stanley (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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Wooley Terrace, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9AN |
| Headteacher | Michelle Norris |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 128 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.3% |
| School Capacity | 128 / 133 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Apr 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4741st of 13,686
Nationally
253rd of 677
In North East
61st of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
90%
'23/24
69%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
38
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wooley Terrace, Crook
County Durham, DL15 9AN
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