Willington Primary School
URN: 114066 • Crook DL15 0EQ
Overview
- Name
- Willington Primary School
- URN
- 114066
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katherine Harker (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01388746414
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chapel Street, Crook DL15 0EQ
Summary
Willington Primary School is a mixed community school located in Crook, County Durham, with a current enrolment of 178 pupils against a capacity of 210. The school prioritises an inclusive ethos, as highlighted by its "No Outsiders" initiative, which fosters a welcoming environment for all students. Headteacher Mrs K. Harker leads a dedicated team committed to the personal and educational development of every child.
The curriculum at Willington Primary covers a broad range of subjects, including English, Maths, Science, and the Arts, alongside a strong emphasis on physical education and personal development. The school also provides a comprehensive Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, ensuring a solid foundation for younger learners.
Support for students with special educational needs is a key focus, with tailored provisions in place to help these children thrive academically and socially. The school actively engages with parents through initiatives like the Arbor management system, ensuring effective communication and community involvement in school activities.
The curriculum at Willington Primary covers a broad range of subjects, including English, Maths, Science, and the Arts, alongside a strong emphasis on physical education and personal development. The school also provides a comprehensive Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, ensuring a solid foundation for younger learners.
Support for students with special educational needs is a key focus, with tailored provisions in place to help these children thrive academically and socially. The school actively engages with parents through initiatives like the Arbor management system, ensuring effective communication and community involvement in school activities.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Introduction to SEN Information Report (sen)
- Key Policies (sen)
- Our SEN Provision (sen)
- How children with SEN engage in all activities? (sen)
- How we adapt the curriculum and learning environment for children & young people with SEN (sen)
- How we evaluate the effectiveness of SEN Provision (sen)
- Our approach to teaching children & young people with SEND (sen)
- The kinds of SEN that are provided for: (sen)
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 178
- Boys
- 91
- Girls
- 87
- FSM %
- 62.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 178 | 91 | 87 | 210 | 62.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 182 | 92 | 90 | 210 | 60.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 209 | 104 | 105 | 210 | 60.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 209 | 104 | 105 | 210 | 60.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 230 | 113 | 117 | 210 | 54.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 230 | 114 | 116 | 210 | 46.60 |
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