Croft Community School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
287
AGES
4 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(12/10/2021)
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91%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

7.7:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
37%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
0.7%
NATIONAL AVG. 23.4%
Pupils first language
not English
62%
NATIONAL AVG. 26.3%
Free school meals
Greencroft Road End
Annfield Plain
Stanley
DH9 8PR
01207234547

School Description

Pupils flourish at the school because staff know their individual needs well. They enjoy the subjects they study and are proud of what they know and can do. Younger pupils are given plenty of additional help to communicate. Older pupils gain the skills needed to transition into adulthood. Parents praise the way that the school supports pupils. One commented, ‘The school has a can-do approach with a lovely ethos.’ On occasion, pupils do not have the knowledge they need to complete the tasks teachers set. There is both an upbeat and orderly atmosphere in school. Pupils feel safe and well cared for. They report that bullying is extremely rare. The school provides opportunities for pupils to take on a variety of leadership roles, such as ‘head people’ and sports leaders. Pupils have exceptionally positive relationships with staff. They show respect for others through their words, attitudes, and actions. They behave extremely well, showing dedication to their studies. Pupils’ confidence and communication skills mean they can share any concerns. Pupils use the approaches that they have been taught to manage their emotions.

Croft Community School Parent Reviews



95% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 62% Agree 29% Neither Agree Nor Disagree 8% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>29, "neither_agree_nor_disagree"=>8, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 65 responses up to 16-01-2026
Strongly Agree 66% Agree 25% Neither Agree Nor Disagree 8% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>66, "agree"=>25, "neither_agree_nor_disagree"=>8, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 65 responses up to 16-01-2026
Strongly Agree 48% Agree 37% Neither Agree Nor Disagree 14% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>37, "neither_agree_nor_disagree"=>14, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 65 responses up to 16-01-2026
Strongly Agree 45% Agree 18% Neither Agree Nor Disagree 18% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 9% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>18, "neither_agree_nor_disagree"=>18, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 16-01-2026
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 28% Neither Agree Nor Disagree 11% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>28, "neither_agree_nor_disagree"=>11, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 65 responses up to 16-01-2026
Strongly Agree 38% Agree 37% Neither Agree Nor Disagree 12% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>37, "neither_agree_nor_disagree"=>12, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 65 responses up to 16-01-2026
Strongly Agree 45% Agree 28% Neither Agree Nor Disagree 9% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 0% I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 11% {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>28, "neither_agree_nor_disagree"=>9, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0, "i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>11} Figures based on 65 responses up to 16-01-2026
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 31% Neither Agree Nor Disagree 9% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>31, "neither_agree_nor_disagree"=>9, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 65 responses up to 16-01-2026
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 26% Neither Agree Nor Disagree 11% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>26, "neither_agree_nor_disagree"=>11, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 65 responses up to 16-01-2026
Yes 95% No 5% {"yes"=>95, "no"=>5} Figures based on 65 responses up to 16-01-2026

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