Sunnybrow Primary School, Crook
Sunnybrow Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Crook. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 10th-highest of the 10 schools in Crook with published results, and 13,886th of 14,452 across England. It was 58% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to County Durham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Sunnybrow Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 50% of Year 6 pupils at Sunnybrow Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 50% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in County Durham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 58% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Sunnybrow Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Sunnybrow Primary School as their first choice and 25 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Sunnybrow Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sunnybrow Primary School are Willington Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 76% reading, 60% maths); Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington (0.7 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); St Stephen's Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 74% reading, 84% maths); and Hunwick Primary School (1.2 miles).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Sunnybrow Primary School.
Willington Primary SchoolOur Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, WillingtonSt Stephen's Church of England Primary SchoolHunwick Primary School
What parents say
19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Sunnybrow Primary School (as of September 2025): 95% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 89% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (89%).
Who goes there
68.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 1.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 19 pupils (35.2%) received SEN support and 6 (11.1%) 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.
Staffing
Sunnybrow Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Sunnybrow Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Johns Gardens (sw-bound), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Sunnybrow Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Sunnybrow Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Sunnybrow creates a warm, inclusive environment where all children feel valued and supported. The school has overhauled its curriculum to be more ambitious and logical, helping most pupils achieve well. There is particular strength in early reading and supporting children with special needs, with parents overwhelmingly positive about the quality of education and care.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum with clear sequencing of knowledge across all subjects
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, who are well included and thrive in school
- Excellent focus on reading with daily skills lessons, leading to improved fluency and comprehension
- Positive behaviour approach that helps pupils manage emotions and reflect on their actions
- Comprehensive personal development programme including British values, safety, and financial literacy
Areas for Improvement
- Early years staff interactions during free-flow activities sometimes miss opportunities to extend children's learning and thinking
- A significant minority of pupils have poor attendance, which creates gaps in their knowledge and affects achievement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong systems in place that prioritise pupils' interests and wellbeing.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, volunteer opportunities at local charity shop, cultural visits to sit-down restaurants, class savings initiatives
Sunnybrow Primary School is a caring and inclusive school where pupils thrive in a nurturing environment. The school has recently implemented an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum that is having a positive impact on pupil achievement.
At a Glance
68.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
19 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 58% to 50% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 83% to 50% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 67% to 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
13.5
Avg class size
8.5
Infant (KS1)
18.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Sunnybrow Primary School
Before and after school care
Sunnybrow Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in County Durham
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Sunnybrow Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Sunnybrow Primary School is in County Durham; for families living there:
- County Durham's school travel policy: School transport policies and strategies
- How to apply: Apply for free home to school travel
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in County Durham is 5 (the median across 280 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Sunnybrow Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
58%
Available places
69 pupils
119 places
50 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Crook
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Crook
Across County Durham council
Places available
6,581
Applications
4,409
Got 1st preference
97.3%
Got preferred school
99.4%
All primary applications across County Durham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
46.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
54
Total Pupils
29
Boys
25
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
7.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,768
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,060
Per pupil
£645k
Total funding
£70k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.3%
Overall absence
26.2%
Persistent absence
61
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Sunnybrow Primary School
Questions parents ask about Sunnybrow Primary School
What are SATs results like at Sunnybrow Primary School?
Of the pupils at Sunnybrow Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 50% reached the expected standard in reading and 50% did so in maths.
What is Sunnybrow Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sunnybrow Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Sunnybrow Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Sunnybrow Primary School is oversubscribed, County Durham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Sunnybrow Primary School?
Sunnybrow Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 58% of its 119 places.
How big are the classes at Sunnybrow Primary School?
Classes at Sunnybrow Primary School average 13.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Sunnybrow Primary School?
Sunnybrow Primary School has around 54 pupils on roll. 69% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sunnybrow Primary School?
6.3% of sessions were missed at Sunnybrow Primary School in 2024/25. 26.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sunnybrow Primary School?
Apply through County Durham's coordinated admissions process, naming Sunnybrow Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Sunnybrow Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Sunnybrow Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Sunnybrow Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in County Durham is 5 (the median across 280 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sunnybrow Primary School?
Sunnybrow Primary School is at Hunwick Lane, Crook, County Durham, DL15 0LT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)