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Annfield Plain Infant School Catchment Area

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

Annfield Plain Infant School is an academy converter primary school in Stanley, County Durham , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 95 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-7

Age range

95

Pupils

120

Capacity

79%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Annfield Plain Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Annfield Plain Infant School?

The catchment area for Annfield Plain Infant School is the geographic zone County Durham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. County Durham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Annfield Plain Infant School 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.

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 →

Annfield Plain Infant School: 120 places, 79% filled: places available

Annfield Plain Infant School has a published admission number of 120 places. 95 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 120 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 31.8% of pupils at Annfield Plain Infant School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across County Durham.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

County Durham publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. County Durham Council school admissions (official) →

Annfield Plain Infant School: School Information

Full address
Northgate, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 7UY
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
31.8% of pupils
DfE URN
148466

Other Primary Schools in Stanley

If Annfield Plain Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stanley are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Annfield Plain Infant School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Annfield Plain Infant School

What is the catchment area for Annfield Plain Infant School?

The catchment area for Annfield Plain Infant School is the geographic zone County Durham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. County Durham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Annfield Plain Infant School oversubscribed?

Annfield Plain Infant School has a capacity of 120 places and currently has 95 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.

What is the admissions policy for Annfield Plain Infant School?

Admission to Annfield Plain Infant School 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 Annfield Plain Infant School cover?

Annfield Plain Infant School is a primary school in Stanley, County Durham, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Annfield Plain Infant School?

Annfield Plain Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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