Crook Primary School
Crook, DL15 8QG · County Durham · primary school
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139th of 188 primary schools in County Durham we can score, 208 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.6/10 against 1,785 of them, against 2.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Crook Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Active Blast! club and the Football Club. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 342 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the Active Blast! sessions? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Crook Primary School
Overview
Crook Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "happy and relaxed" and "proud of the school." Leaders have successfully adapted the curriculum to address learning gaps following the pandemic, ensuring that most pupils are making strong progress in core subjects like reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "good" behaviour, with no reports of bullying, and trust adults to resolve issues "swiftly and fairly."
- The curriculum in most subjects is of "good quality," with clear key ideas that help pupils build on existing knowledge.
- Reading teaching has improved significantly, with daily phonics lessons and matched books helping most pupils become "skilled and fluent readers."
- The school is inclusive, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive timely support and access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff feel "valued and trusted," reporting strong teamwork and a positive work-life balance.
Areas to improve
- A few foundation subjects, such as science and geography, are "not sufficiently well planned," with essential knowledge not "sharply defined."
- Leaders must ensure all curriculum areas are "carefully structured, planned and sequenced" so pupils can achieve well across the entire curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff trained to spot concerns and detailed records maintained to ensure pupil safety.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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