Stanley (Crook) Primary School Catchment Area
Stanley (Crook) Primary School is a community primary school in Crook, County Durham , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 128 pupils, and a capacity of 133 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
128
Pupils
133
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Stanley (Crook) Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Stanley (Crook) Primary School?
The catchment area for Stanley (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 Stanley (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.
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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 →Stanley (Crook) Primary School: 133 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity
Stanley (Crook) Primary School has a published admission number of 133 places. 128 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 133, County Durham's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 13.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Crook.
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) →
Stanley (Crook) Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Wooley Terrace, Stanley Crook, Crook, DL15 9AN
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 13.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114059
Other Primary Schools in Crook
If Stanley (Crook) Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Crook are the next closest alternatives.
Crook Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL15 8QG
Sunnybrow Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL15 0LT
Willington Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL15 0EQ
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DL15 0QH
Hartside Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL15 9NN
Howden-le-Wear Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL15 8HJ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Stanley (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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Stanley (Crook) Primary School
What is the catchment area for Stanley (Crook) Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Stanley (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 Stanley (Crook) Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Stanley (Crook) Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 133 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Stanley (Crook) Primary School? ▾
Admission to Stanley (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 Stanley (Crook) Primary School cover? ▾
Stanley (Crook) Primary School is a primary school in Crook, County Durham, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Stanley (Crook) Primary School? ▾
Stanley (Crook) Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.