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Best 3 Not applicable schools in County Durham – comparison

Comparison of not applicable schools: The Oaks Secondary School (Not applicable) in Spennymoor; Elemore Hall School (Not applicable) in Durham; Croft Community School (Not applicable) in Stanley — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Oaks Secondary School, Elemore Hall School and Croft Community School. They are not applicable phase and community special school type located around Spennymoor, Durham and Stanley. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Oaks Secondary School), published May 2013. The lowest is 2 (Elemore Hall School), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Elemore Hall School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 850, typical FSM 65–70%, range 60–65%–75–80%; all under County Durham local authority.

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The Oaks Secondary School
DL16 7DB
Phase / Type
Not applicable • Community special school
Location
Spennymoor
DL16 7DB
Ofsted
1 13 May 2013
Pupils
≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
County Durham (840)
Website
—
Telephone
01388827380
Elemore Hall School
DH6 1QD
Phase / Type
Not applicable • Community special school
Location
Durham
DH6 1QD
Ofsted
2 21 Jul 2024
Pupils
≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
75–80% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
County Durham (840)
Website
www.elemorehallschool.com
Telephone
01913720275
Croft Community School
DH9 8PR
Phase / Type
Not applicable • Community special school
Location
Stanley
DH9 8PR
Ofsted
2 5 Dec 2021
Pupils
≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
County Durham (840)
Website
www.croftcommunityschool.co.uk
Telephone
01207234547

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How are these comparisons built?
We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.
What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.
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How should I choose a school?
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What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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