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Howden-le-Wear Primary School

School Street, Howden-le-Wear, Crook, DL15 8HJ

A Outstanding-rated primary school in Crook where 41% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils

187

Ages

2-11

FSM

22.5%

Capacity

175

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jun 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

59.0%

Writing

63.0%

Maths

59.0%

RWM Combined

41.0%

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About Howden-le-Wear Primary School

Howden-le-Wear Primary School is a primary school in Crook, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 54 responses), 87% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 41% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 187 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: School Street, Crook, DL15 8HJ | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Howden-le-Wear Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

Jan 2015 — Outstanding (predecessor: Howden-le-Wear Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Howden-le-Wear Primary School

What is Howden-le-Wear Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Howden-le-Wear Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about Howden-le-Wear Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 54 responses): 87% of parents would recommend Howden-le-Wear Primary School.

What are Howden-le-Wear Primary School's latest exam results?

Howden-le-Wear Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 41% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Howden-le-Wear Primary School located?

Howden-le-Wear Primary School is a primary school in Crook, County Durham (DL15 8HJ).

How many pupils attend Howden-le-Wear Primary School?

Howden-le-Wear Primary School has around 187 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Howden-le-Wear Primary School with other schools?

View Howden-le-Wear Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in County Durham.