Croft Community School
URN: 114340 • Stanley DH9 8PR
Overview
- Name
- Croft Community School
- URN
- 114340
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Martyn Tweddle (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01207234547
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Greencroft Road End, Stanley DH9 8PR
Summary
Croft Community School is a mixed community special school located in Stanley, County Durham, catering to 287 pupils with a capacity of 181. The school is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that each student is valued and provided with opportunities to achieve their best. The ethos of the school revolves around the principles of aspiration, belief, and achievement, fostering a positive mindset and high academic expectations among students.
The curriculum at Croft Community School is tailored to meet the diverse needs of pupils with various special educational requirements. It includes four distinct pathways: pre-formal, semi-formal, formal, and needs-based, allowing for personalised learning experiences that align with each student's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). This approach ensures that all pupils can develop essential skills and knowledge, with a focus on preparing them for adulthood and future transitions.
In addition to academic support, Croft Community School emphasizes the importance of pastoral care, emotional resilience, and social skills development. The school collaborates with parents, carers, and the wider community to create a nurturing environment that celebrates individuality and promotes fundamental British values, ensuring that all students are equipped for their next steps in life.
The curriculum at Croft Community School is tailored to meet the diverse needs of pupils with various special educational requirements. It includes four distinct pathways: pre-formal, semi-formal, formal, and needs-based, allowing for personalised learning experiences that align with each student's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). This approach ensures that all pupils can develop essential skills and knowledge, with a focus on preparing them for adulthood and future transitions.
In addition to academic support, Croft Community School emphasizes the importance of pastoral care, emotional resilience, and social skills development. The school collaborates with parents, carers, and the wider community to create a nurturing environment that celebrates individuality and promotes fundamental British values, ensuring that all students are equipped for their next steps in life.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEN Information Report (sen)
- Home (other)
- Careers Education at Croft Community School (other)
- The School Day (other)
- News (other)
- Policies (other)
- Reading (other)
- VIsion & Ethos (other)
- Equality and Diversity at Croft Community School (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Grange Learning Centre (78.8)
- The Independent Grammar School:Durham (71.9)
- The Oaks Secondary School (60.0)
- Barnard Castle School (58.1)
- Thornbeck College - North East Autism Society (57.2)
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 4 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 181
- Pupils
- 287
- Boys
- 189
- Girls
- 98
- FSM %
- 61.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-10-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 287 | 189 | 98 | 181 | 61.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 253 | 173 | 80 | 181 | 55.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 187 | 133 | 54 | 131 | 50.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 187 | 133 | 54 | 131 | 50.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 159 | 106 | 53 | 131 | 51.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 150 | 102 | 48 | 131 | 49.70 |
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