287
Pupils · 2024/25
1%
EAL · 2024/25
36%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 12/10/2021
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityCounty Durham
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio10.3:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Croft Community School · All-through · County Durham
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
287
Pupil : teacher ratio
10.3
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
1%
FSM eligible
62%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
14%
Persistent absence
36%
Contact
Address
Greencroft Road End, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 8PR
Local authority
County Durham
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 287 | 10.6 | 100% | 1% | 62% | 14% | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 253 | 9.2 | 100% | 1% | 58% | 14% | 37% |
| 2022/23 | 230 | 8.8 | 100% | 1% | 56% | 13% | 33% |
| 2021/22 | 187 | 8.6 | 100% | 1% | 56% | 13% | 45% |
| 2020/21 | 159 | 7.7 | 100% | 2% | 59% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 132 | 7.4 | 100% | 1% | 63% | 12% | 28% |
| 2017/18 | 127 | 6.5 | 100% | 1% | 61% | 10% | 26% |
| 2016/17 | 126 | 7.2 | 100% | 2% | 64% | 10% | 30% |
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