Howden-le-Wear Primary School

URN: 148852 • Crook DL15 8HJ

Overview

Name
Howden-le-Wear Primary School
URN
148852
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Christopher Baines (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01388763287
Website
Visit
Address
School Street, Crook DL15 8HJ

Summary

Howden-le-Wear Primary School, located in Crook, County Durham, is a mixed academy converter that serves 187 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 175. The school has a rich history, having been established in the village since 1856, and it moved to its current location in 1974. It offers education from Nursery through to Year 6, with a commitment to single form entry for each year group, which was achieved in September 2022.

The school's ethos is built on collaboration, trust, respect, and a love of learning, encapsulated in the motto "Building Children’s Futures Together." Howden-le-Wear Primary aims to meet the individual needs of each child, fostering personal excellence while providing spiritual, moral, social, and cultural guidance. The school is dedicated to preparing students for future responsibilities, including an understanding of fundamental British Values, in a nurturing environment that promotes equality of opportunity.

As part of the Advance Learning Partnership, Howden-le-Wear Primary collaborates with other schools to enhance educational practices while maintaining its unique identity within the community. The school prioritises the well-being and development of every child, ensuring they are at the heart of all decisions and activities.

Key details

LA
County Durham
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
175
Pupils
187
Boys
113
Girls
74
FSM %
22.50
Open date
2022-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
County Durham

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 187 113 74 175 22.50
2024-09-11 173 104 69 175 27.70
2023-09-11 153 82 71 175 30.70
2022-09-11 153 82 71 175 30.70

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