Schools in Crook
Once a major nineteenth-century coal-mining centre in County Durham, Crook remains a tight-knit residential community. Victorian terraces and former pit buildings line the streets. The community retains a strong identity rooted in its shared mining heritage.
Hunwick and Willington are among the most sought-after pockets for primary catchments, with Stanley Crook and Hartside extending the school-competitive neighbourhoods through the wider area. Regional rail connects Crook to Newcastle and Durham, with journey times around forty minutes, linking the town to major regional employment and education hubs.
10
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schools
1
Secondary
schools
Area Performance
Crook schools rank in the top 63% of England
Across 11 primary schools, state and independent. The average Find My School Inspection Score is 7.19/10, -0.16 vs England.
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Distribution across all Crook schools
Crook vs England distribution
National Rank
Top 63%
Across all ranked Crook schools
Primary schools: 11 schools (state + independent)
top 63% of 14,825
top 63% of 14,825
Top 3 Primary Schools
2026
Crook town
Local directory
School profiles in Crook
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Primary schools in Crook town
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