Howden-le-Wear Primary School is a primary school in Crook, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Howden-le-Wear Primary School currently has around 157 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.6% boys and 48.4% girls. Around 31.2% 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.
| Address: | School Street, Crook, DL15 8HJ |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Christopher Baines |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 114061 |
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 175 |
| Number of Pupils: | 157 |
| Number of Boys: | 81 |
| Number of Girls: | 76 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crook Nursery School Croft Avenue , DL15 8QG | - not rated | 2,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howden-le-Wear Primary School School Street , Howden-le-Wear DL15 8HJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howden-le-Wear Primary School School Street , Howden-le-Wear DL15 8HJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crook Infant School Croft Avenue , DL15 8QG | - not rated | 2,130 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crook Primary School Croft Avenue , DL15 8QG | 3out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton-le-Wear Primary School Witton-le-Wear Primary School , 31 St James Gardens DL14 0BG | - not rated | 2,580 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.