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Croft Community School

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Croft Community School

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

Community special school · Ages 4–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Oct 2021

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

2.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

2.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/245.146.4
2024/252.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-2.050.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Tanfield School
2.86 km away · Academy sponsor led
Inadequate
North Durham Academy
3.7 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
4.33 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
Villa Real School
4.78 km away · Community special school
Good
Hassockfield Secure Training Centre
4.97 km away · Secure units

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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