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Croft Community School
Greencroft Road End, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 8PR, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.9 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
287
Capacity
281
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a commitment to providing quality education. However, it faces significant challenges, as evidenced by the lack of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, alongside no entries for the EBacc. While the LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 51% of schools, parents should consider the academic outcomes when evaluating options for their children.
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Last inspected: 12 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 2.1 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
White Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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54.86735, -1.74806 · DH9 8PR
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114340
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Croft Community School rated by Ofsted?
Croft Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 October 2021.
Is Croft Community School a good school?
Croft Community School scores 50.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Croft Community School in GCSEs?
Croft Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.1. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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