Schools in Shildon
Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team
· Last updated 15 March 2026
There are 3 schools in Shildon , County Durham , all serving primary-age pupils (ages 4–11). Catchment area boundaries are set by County Durham and reviewed annually — click a school below to view its admissions guidance.
Primary Schools in Shildon (3)
Thornhill Primary School
Primary · Community school
Shildon · DL4 1ES
Ages 4–11 207 pupils Capacity 210
Timothy Hackworth Primary School
Primary · Community school
Shildon · DL4 1HN
Ages 2–11 365 pupils Capacity 420
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
Primary · Voluntary aided school
Shildon · DL4 2EQ
Ages 3–11 233 pupils Capacity 210
Catchment area boundaries for schools in Shildon are set by County Durham and updated each year. The "last distance offered" — how far the furthest successful applicant lived — changes annually based on the number of applications received.