Hunwick Primary School, Crook

In its own words: "Our aims, vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Hunwick Primary School, we offer a learning community where we strive for quality, enjoyment and success for all, where everyone is valued. We encourage the development of mutual respect and tolerance as we prepare children for the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of life."

Hunwick Primary School has no published results of its own yet. Before it took its current form in 2025, under its previous registration (URN 114054), 71% of its Year 6 pupils reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths in the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments.

For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Hunwick Primary School as their first choice and 31 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hunwick Primary School are Sunnybrow Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 50% reading, 50% maths); St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 74% reading, 84% maths); Willington Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 76% reading, 60% maths); and Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington (1.7 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths).

Hunwick Primary School is one of 23 schools run by Advance Learning Partnership, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 57% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 18 pupils (15.8%) received SEN support and 2 (1.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Hunwick Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland West Weardale Rail Station, about 2.4 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School - Church (n-bound), 60 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 23 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, burglary and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in County Durham (84).