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: 1 oversubscribed (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.