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Peases West Academy

Academy converter · Crook · DL15 9SZ

Ages 2–11 · 126 pupils · County Durham

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Overall absence

7.3%

Admissions demand

1.21 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-05-29

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)21.0%
Unauthorised2.3%
Authorised absence
5.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.7%
Enrolments in measure
81

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.21 · Competitive

1st preferences

17

Places offered

14

1st-preference offers

14

Total preferences (any rank)
29
Preferred offers (top 3)
14
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill106%

126 pupils · 119 places

Pupils on roll
126
Boys / girls
68 / 58
School capacity
119
Capacity fill
126 / 119 (106%)
Free school meals
61.5%
FSM pupils
67
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Advance Learning Partnership
Headteacher
Ms Melissa Morton

Location

Address
Billy Row
Postcode
DL15 9SZ
Town
Crook
County
County Durham
Local authority
County Durham
District
County Durham
Constituency
Bishop Auckland
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Crook, County Durham, 126 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 61.5%.

Open schools in Crook
12
Primary schools in Crook
11
Academies among open schools in Crook
58% (7)
Open schools in DL15
13
Primary in DL15
11
Open schools in County Durham LA
281
Primary in County Durham LA
209

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in CrookNear DL15

  • Stanley (Crook) Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

    Community school · Primary

    Crook · DL15 9AN · County Durham

    Ages 4–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM10.9%
    • Demand1.00

    0.8 miles away

  • Hartside Primary Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Crook · DL15 9NN · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM27.5%
    • Demand1.04

    0.9 miles away

  • Crook Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Crook · DL15 8QG · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM39.2%
    • Demand0.97

    1.3 miles away

  • Howden-le-Wear Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Crook · DL15 8HJ · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS274%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM18.0%
    • Demand1.00

    2.5 miles away

  • Sunnybrow Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Crook · DL15 0LT · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM68.5%
    • Demand1.00

    2.5 miles away

  • Tow Law Millennium Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Bishop Auckland · DL13 4LF · County Durham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS243%
    • Absence8.7%
    • FSM42.9%
    • Demand0.63

    2.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Melissa Morton
Telephone
01388762380
Website
https://peaseswestprimary.org.uk

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