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Croft Community School

Croft Community School, Stanley
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Croft Community School

Greencroft Road End, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 8PR

A Good-rated special school in Stanley where 0% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community special school
Pupils
287
Ages
4-16
FSM
61.0%
Attainment 8
2.1
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2021

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
4.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
2.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.09
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Croft Community School

Croft Community School is a secondary school in Stanley, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.1. The school has around 287 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Greencroft Road End, Stanley, DH9 8PR | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Croft Community School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2021 — Good
  2. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Dec 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Croft Community School

What is Croft Community School's Ofsted rating?
Croft Community School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Croft Community School's latest exam results?
Croft Community School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Croft Community School located?
Croft Community School is a secondary school in Stanley, County Durham (DH9 8PR).
How many pupils attend Croft Community School?
Croft Community School has around 287 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Croft Community School with other schools?
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