Croft Community School Catchment Area
Croft Community School is a community special not applicable school in Stanley, County Durham , serving pupils aged 4–16, with 287 pupils, and a capacity of 281 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–16
Age range
287
Pupils
281
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
Croft Community School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Croft Community School is set by County Durham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by County Durham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find County Durham catchment area documents →Croft Community School — School Information
- Full address
- Greencroft Road End, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 8PR
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4–16 years
- Free school meals
- 61% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114340
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Frequently Asked Questions — Croft Community School
Is Croft Community School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Croft Community School currently has 287 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 281 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Croft Community School? ▾
Admission to Croft Community School is managed by County Durham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Croft Community School cover? ▾
Croft Community School is a not applicable school in Stanley, County Durham, serving pupils aged 4–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Croft Community School? ▾
Croft Community School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.