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Acre Rigg Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Acre Rigg Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Peterlee, County Durham , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 256 pupils, and a capacity of 268 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

256

Pupils

268

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Acre Rigg Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Acre Rigg Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with County Durham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by County Durham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find County Durham catchment area documents →

Acre Rigg Academy — School Information

Full address
Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, SR8 2DU
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
58.2% of pupils
DfE URN
138554

Other Primary Schools in Peterlee

If Acre Rigg Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Peterlee are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Acre Rigg Academy

Is Acre Rigg Academy oversubscribed?

Acre Rigg Academy is operating close to its capacity of 268 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Acre Rigg Academy?

Admission to Acre Rigg Academy is managed by County Durham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Acre Rigg Academy cover?

Acre Rigg Academy is a primary school in Peterlee, County Durham, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Acre Rigg Academy?

Acre Rigg Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.