Compare Howden-le-Wear Primary School and St Stephen's Church of England Primary School and Stanley (Crook) Primary School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Howden-le-Wear Primary School (Primary) in Crook; St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Crook; Stanley (Crook) Primary School (Primary) in Crook — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Howden-le-Wear Primary School, St Stephen's Church of England Primary School and Stanley (Crook) Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter, voluntary controlled school and community school type located around Crook, County Durham. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Howden-le-Wear Primary School), published Feb 2015. The lowest is 2 (St Stephen's Church of England Primary School), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 550, typical FSM 20–25%, range 10–15%–30–35%; all within the Advance Learning Partnership trust.

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Attribute	Howden-le-Wear Primary School DL15 8HJ	St Stephen's Church of England Primary School DL15 0QH	Stanley (Crook) Primary School DL15 9AN
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Community school
Location	Crook County Durham DL15 8HJ	Crook County Durham DL15 0QH	Crook County Durham DL15 9AN
Latest Ofsted	1 5 Feb 2015	2 12 Mar 2024	2 14 Mar 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	175	203	133
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Advance Learning Partnership	County Durham (840)	County Durham (840)
Website	howden-le-wearprimary.org.uk	www.ststephenscofe.durham.sch.uk	www.stanleycrook.durham.sch.uk
Telephone	01388763287	01388746426	01388762858
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Howden-le-Wear Primary School

DL15 8HJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Crook
County Durham
DL15 8HJ
Ofsted: 1 5 Feb 2015
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Advance Learning Partnership
Website: howden-le-wearprimary.org.uk
Telephone: 01388763287

St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

DL15 0QH

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Crook
County Durham
DL15 0QH
Ofsted: 2 12 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: County Durham (840)
Website: www.ststephenscofe.durham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01388746426

Stanley (Crook) Primary School

DL15 9AN

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Crook
County Durham
DL15 9AN
Ofsted: 2 14 Mar 2019
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: County Durham (840)
Website: www.stanleycrook.durham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01388762858

Map of compared schools

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.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

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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