St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
URN: 114216 • Crook DL15 0QH
Overview
- Name
- St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 114216
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Richardson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01388746426
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hall Lane, Crook DL15 0QH
Summary
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School, located in Crook, County Durham, is a voluntary controlled school with a mixed gender intake of 221 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 203. The school is committed to nurturing the unique potential of every child, guided by its Christian ethos, which encourages students to "let their light shine" in the world. This vision is integrated into all aspects of school life, promoting a safe and supportive environment where every child is valued.
The curriculum at St Stephen's is designed to be creative and challenging, aimed at inspiring pupils to reach their fullest potential. The school places a strong emphasis on mutual respect and tolerance, fostering a sense of community among students, families, and staff. Additionally, St Stephen's prioritises the inclusion of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need to thrive academically and personally.
In partnership with the local Parish Church and the wider community, St Stephen's aims to provide an enriching educational experience that celebrates diversity and encourages charity and care for others. The school's commitment to excellence is reflected in its continuous evaluation and improvement of standards, ensuring a high-quality education for all students.
The curriculum at St Stephen's is designed to be creative and challenging, aimed at inspiring pupils to reach their fullest potential. The school places a strong emphasis on mutual respect and tolerance, fostering a sense of community among students, families, and staff. Additionally, St Stephen's prioritises the inclusion of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need to thrive academically and personally.
In partnership with the local Parish Church and the wider community, St Stephen's aims to provide an enriching educational experience that celebrates diversity and encourages charity and care for others. The school's commitment to excellence is reflected in its continuous evaluation and improvement of standards, ensuring a high-quality education for all students.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Key Policies (sen)
- Looked After Children with SEND (sen)
- Our SEN Provision (sen)
- SEN Transition (sen)
- Support for Emotional & Social Development (sen)
- Introduction (sen)
- Consulting with our SEN Pupils, Parents & Carers (sen)
- SEN Specialist Expertise (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Howden-le-Wear Primary School (71.1)
- Hartside Primary School (63.5)
- Hunwick Primary School (62.7)
- St Cuthberts Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School (61.1)
- Hartside Primary Academy (56.5)
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 203
- Pupils
- 221
- Boys
- 125
- Girls
- 96
- FSM %
- 32.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 221 | 125 | 96 | 203 | 32.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 219 | 125 | 94 | 203 | 33.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 207 | 114 | 93 | 203 | 32.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 207 | 114 | 93 | 203 | 32.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 213 | 112 | 101 | 203 | 32.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 211 | 103 | 108 | 203 | 29.80 |
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