Howden-le-Wear Primary School
Howden-le-Wear Primary School is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 2–11, in Crook, DL15, in the County Durham council area. It has 179 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (17 June 2025): Outstanding in 1 area, Good in 4 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Outstanding in 1 area, Good in 4 areas — inspected 17 June 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Good |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 41 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 4 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 27 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 179 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 17.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 2.8% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 28.34% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.14% | 2024/25 |
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