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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Key Policies (sen)
- Looked After Children with SEND (sen)
- Our SEND Provision (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- SEND Specialist Support (sen)
- SEND Transition (sen)
- Annual Events Calendar (calendar)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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