Open State Primary Mixed

Crook Primary School

Croft Avenue, Crook, DL15 8QG
345 Pupils
450 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
39.90% FSM %
168 Boys
177 Girls
About Crook Primary School

Crook Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Crook and the surrounding area in County Durham with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 2–11 is part of the North East region.

It has 345 pupils on roll. School capacity: 450. Current headteacher: Alison Johnson.

Information on Crook Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency Bishop Auckland
Ward Crook
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10077114
URN 114056
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Jackie Gent Chair of Governors 11/10/2024 10/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Patchett Chair of Governors 10/10/2025 26/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Clare Bryson Governor 24/05/2022 24/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Miss Emma Dickinson Governor 02/09/2019 01/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jackie Gent Governor 23/09/2019 09/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kathryn Henderson Governor 13/06/2022 12/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanne Hird Governor 27/09/2025 27/09/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Alison Johnson Governor 28/04/2025 28/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Anne Reed Governor 21/03/2022 20/03/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Kelly Spencer Governor 13/06/2022 12/06/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Claire Turner Governor 13/06/2022 12/06/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Nicola Wheatley Governor 27/09/2021 26/09/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Frequently Asked Questions
Crook Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Crook, County Durham.
Crook Primary School has 345 pupils, with a capacity of 450.
Crook Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Crook Primary School is Mrs Alison Johnson.
Crook Primary School is at Croft Avenue, Crook, DL15 8QG, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Crook Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Crook Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Alison Johnson
Croft Avenue, Crook, DL15 8QG
Location
Quick Summary
URN 114056
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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