Croft Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Darlington, Yorkshire and the Humber DL2 2SP · North Yorkshire
#33 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber
#424 of 15,697 nationally
About Croft Church of England Primary School
Croft Church of England Primary School is a academy primary located in Darlington, in the North Yorkshire local authority of Yorkshire and the Humber, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 117 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 93.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 33rd of 1,636 ranked primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (98th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (84th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 117; capacity filled 111.4%.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)92%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)15%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)4.2%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Croft Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 117
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 4.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 111.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 92%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 15%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Croft Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Hurworth School
Darlington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
621 students · 1.4 km away
Hurworth Primary School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
218 students · 2.2 km away
Skerne Park Academy
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
248 students · 3.3 km away
Polam Hall School
Darlington · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
842 students · 4.0 km away
St John's Church of England Academy
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
249 students · 4.2 km away
The Rydal Academy
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
584 students · 4.2 km away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
224 students · 4.3 km away
Firthmoor Primary School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
279 students · 4.4 km away
Abbey Infants' School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
264 students · 4.4 km away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
342 students · 4.7 km away
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The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
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Knayton Church of England Academy
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Trinity Academy Richmond
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Frequently asked questions
Is Croft Church of England Primary School a good school?
Croft Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 93.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #33 of 1,636 in Yorkshire and the Humber. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Croft Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Croft Church of England Primary School ranks #33 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber and #424 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Croft Church of England Primary School?
Croft Church of England Primary School had 117 students in 2025.
Is Croft Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Croft Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Croft Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Croft Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.