
Croft Community School is a community special school located in the town of Stanley, County Durham. It serves students aged 4 to 16 with moderate learning difficulties and autism spectrum conditions. The school opened in 2015 in a newly upgraded building and currently educates approximately 287 students, slightly exceeding its capacity of 281. Situated in a semi-rural area, Croft Community School draws pupils from North Durham and beyond, providing a nurturing environment tailored to their specific educational needs. The school does not have a religious character and offers a mixed-gender education. It aims to create a positive learning atmosphere supported by a strong ethos of inclusion and high expectations. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.croftcommunityschool.co.uk.
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3 published inspections on file since November 2019.
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)· S5 Inspection
Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Requires Improvement monitoring Visit