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Crook Primary School Catchment Area

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

Crook Primary School is a community primary school in Crook, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 345 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

345

Pupils

450

Capacity

77%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Crook Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Crook Primary School?

The catchment area for Crook Primary School is the geographic zone County Durham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. County Durham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Crook Primary 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.

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 →

Crook Primary School: 450 places, 77% filled: places available

Crook Primary School has a published admission number of 450 places. 345 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 450 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 39.9% of pupils at Crook Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across County Durham.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

County Durham publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. County Durham Council school admissions (official) →

Crook Primary School: School Information

Full address
Croft Avenue, Crook, DL15 8QG
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
39.9% of pupils
DfE URN
114056

Other Primary Schools in Crook

If Crook Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Crook are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Crook Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Crook Primary School

What is the catchment area for Crook Primary School?

The catchment area for Crook Primary School is the geographic zone County Durham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. County Durham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Crook Primary School oversubscribed?

Crook Primary School has a capacity of 450 places and currently has 345 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.

What is the admissions policy for Crook Primary School?

Admission to Crook Primary 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 Crook Primary School cover?

Crook Primary School is a primary school in Crook, County Durham, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Crook Primary School?

Crook Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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