CROFT CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL in Durham, Darlington

Education Centre Information: Croft Church of England Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Controlled School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: North Yorkshire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Village - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Ripon
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 129
Number of boys: 67
Number of girls: 62
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Croft CE Primary School is a small, essentially rural, Beacon school built in 1975 and situated in its own extensive landscaped grounds in a small hamlet. It has four classrooms and a library, DT/art room and hall. As well as offering all statutory National Curriculum subjects, it teaches French to its years 5 and 6, and greatly values breadth and balance, holding Artsmark Gold, Activemark, International School and Basic Skills Quality Mark awards. It has an out of school club which opens each morning and evening until 06.00 pm and runs all the way through the holidays. The school offers a wide variety of craft, music, arts and sports activities which complement its football, cricket, netball, basketball, orienteering, rounders and rugby. Additionally, it has instrumental tuition in brass, woodwind, piano, string and voice, a religious based club with strong church links and a Swiss assistant every autumn. The school won School Achievement Awards for three consecutive years. The school fosters a caring and cooperative attitude in a safe but stimulating environment where every child is given the widest opportunity to achieve their potential.