St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook vs Stanley (Crook) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook
Crook · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
117 students
Stanley (Crook) Primary School
Crook · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
128 students
| Measure | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook Crook, North East | Stanley (Crook) Primary School Crook, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #519 of 811 | #516 of 811 |
| National rank | #10425 of 15,697 | #10379 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 117 | 128 |
| Pupils on roll | 117 | 128 |
| Free school meals | 37.3% | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 55.7% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Crook | Crook |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | stcuthbertscrook.bhcet.org.uk | www.stanleycrook.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (38.7 vs 38.9).
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 60%).
- •Stanley (Crook) Primary School is the larger school with 128 students compared with 117.
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook is a academy school while Stanley (Crook) Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook better than Stanley (Crook) Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook and Stanley (Crook) Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Crook and Crook in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook: 117. Stanley (Crook) Primary School: 128. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook and Stanley (Crook) Primary School rank in North East?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook is 519th of 811 and Stanley (Crook) Primary School is 516th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).