Open Special Mixed

Croft Community School

Greencroft Road End, Stanley, DH9 8PR
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Croft Community School
Stanley, DH9 8PR
287 Pupils
281 Capacity
4–16 Age Range
61.00% FSM %
189 Boys
98 Girls
About Croft Community School

Croft Community School is a mixed-gender Special schools located in Stanley, County Durham, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 4–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 287 pupils on roll. School capacity: 281. Current headteacher: Lee Davis.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency North Durham
Ward Annfield Plain & Tanfield
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
UKPRN 10015548
URN 114340
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Andrea English Chair of Governors 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Clive Hubery Chair of Governors 01/09/2018 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Lee Davis Governor 01/09/2025 30/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gemma Elward Governor 01/09/2025 30/08/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Carly Hinds Governor 01/09/2025 30/08/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Penelope Martin Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Gary McCallum Governor 03/04/2017 03/04/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Charlotte McGladdery Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Joan Nicholson Governor 28/02/2017 27/09/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Joan Nicholson Governor 01/09/2025 30/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Myra Smith Governor 01/09/2025 30/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gill Stringer Governor 08/06/2021 07/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Catchgate Primary School
0.64 km • Stanley
Other
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton
1.15 km • Stanley
Other
Annfield Plain Junior School
1.36 km • Stanley
Other
Annfield Plain Infant School
1.38 km • Stanley
Other
Collierley Nursery and Primary School
1.39 km • Stanley
Other
Oxhill Nursery School
2.41 km • Stanley
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Croft Community School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Stanley, County Durham.
Croft Community School has 287 pupils, with a capacity of 281.
Croft Community School caters for pupils aged 4 to 16.
The Headteacher at Croft Community School is Mr Lee Davis.
Croft Community School is at Greencroft Road End, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 8PR, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Croft Community School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Lee Davis
Greencroft Road End, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 8PR
01207234547
www.croftcommunityschool.co.uk
Location
DH9 8PR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114340
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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