Crooksbarn Primary School is a primary school in Stockton-on-tees, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Crooksbarn Primary School currently has around 299 pupils on roll, which is about 112% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.2% boys and 50.8% girls. Around 7.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Petrel Crescent, Stockton-on-tees, TS20 1SN |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 01642531750 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Chris Twiby |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145689 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/02/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 268 |
| Number of Pupils: | 299 |
| Number of Boys: | 147 |
| Number of Girls: | 152 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 94.00% | 281 |
| Pakistani | 2.00% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other White | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| African | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billingham Nursery School Cheviot Crescent , TS23 2PR | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crooksbarn Primary School Petrel Crescent , Crooksbarn Estate TS20 1SN | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crooksbarn Primary School Petrel Crescent , Crooksbarn Estate TS20 1SN | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Ragworth Road , Norton TS20 1HR | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Norton Ragworth Road , Norton TS20 1HR | - not rated | 879 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Nattrass Primary Academy Darlington Lane , Norton TS20 1BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakeston School - A Community Sports College Junction Road , Norton TS19 9LT | - not rated | 1,977 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norton School Humanities College Berkshire Road , Norton TS20 2RD | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield School and Sports College Thames Road , TS22 5EG | 3out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shore Academy Talbot Street , TS20 2AY | 4out of 4 | 2,712 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Billingham Campus School Marsh House Avenue , TS23 3HB | - not rated | 3,245 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bede College Hale Road , TS23 3ER | - not rated | 3,229 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopsmill School Mill Lane , Norton TS20 1LG | - not rated | 553 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edwin School Mill Lane , TS20 1LG | - not rated | 561 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edwin School Mill Lane , Norton TS20 1LG | - not rated | 561 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Red House School 36 The Green , Norton TS20 1DX | - not rated | 584 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhouse School Ragworth Road , Norton TS20 1HR | - not rated | 972 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.