Crook primary schools deliver exceptional results, 100% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding—well above England's 82%. Howden-le-Wear Primary School, Stanley (Crook) Primary School, and Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington lead the area, where 78% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 19% achieve the higher standard, more than double England's 82%. With 11 schools serving this former mining community in County Durham, families benefit from strong academic foundations and close-knit village schools that maintain excellent Ofsted ratings. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Peases West Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Crook Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #9 | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Hartside Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Howden-le-Wear Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Hunwick Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #11 | Sunnybrow Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Stanley (Crook) Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #4 | Willington Primary School, Crook | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #7 | St Stephen's Church of England Primary School, Crook | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
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