Howden-le-Wear Primary School

About Howden-le-Wear Primary School

Howden-le-Wear Primary School is an academy converter in Crook, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 187 pupils on roll. It is part of ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. At the end of Key Stage 2, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

County Durham →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

187 / 175 (107%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

17 June 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

School Street, Crook, County Durham, DL15 8HJ

Phone

01388763287

Headteacher

Hannah Clark

Website

https://howden-le-wearprimary.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Howden-le-Wear Primary School?

Howden-le-Wear Primary School is an academy converter in Crook, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Howden-le-Wear Primary School have?

Howden-le-Wear Primary School has 187 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Howden-le-Wear Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

41% of pupils at Howden-le-Wear Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Howden-le-Wear Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Howden-le-Wear Primary School is part of ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Howden-le-Wear Primary School?

Howden-le-Wear Primary School is located at School Street, Crook, County Durham, DL15 8HJ.