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Croft Community School

Goodgraded 12/10/2021Ages 4–16287 pupilsDoes not apply
Stanley, DH9 8PR
County Durham

Croft Community School is a school for pupils aged 4 to 16 in Stanley, within the County Durham local authority. The school has around 287 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/10/2021, Croft Community School was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Stanley can view Croft Community School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Stanley (DH9 8PR), Croft Community School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 12/10/2021

Attendance & staffing
Attendance85.5%England avg 93.5%
Persistent absence37.0%England avg 17.5%
Pupils per teacher9.2England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals58.2%England avg 26.3%
English not first language0.6%England avg 18.6%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 82.1
Progress 8-2
Grade 5+ English & maths0%
Grade 4+ English & maths0%
EBacc entry0%
EBacc average point score0.09

DfE, 2024/25

All schools in StanleySee the full area report for DH9 8PR