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Croft Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Croft Church of England Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Darlington, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 114 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

114

Pupils

105

Capacity

109%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Croft Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Croft Church of England Primary School is managed by North Yorkshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 114 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Croft Church of England Primary School — School Information

Full address
South Parade, Croft-on-Tees, Darlington, DL2 2SP
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
5.1% of pupils
DfE URN
144156

Other Primary Schools in Darlington

If Croft Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Darlington are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Croft Church of England Primary School

Is Croft Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Croft Church of England Primary School currently has 114 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Croft Church of England Primary School?

Croft Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Croft Church of England Primary School cover?

Croft Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Darlington, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Croft Church of England Primary School?

Croft Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.