Biddick Primary School Catchment Area
Biddick Primary School is a community primary school in Washington, Sunderland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 287 pupils, and a capacity of 336 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
287
Pupils
336
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Biddick Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Biddick Primary School?
The catchment area for Biddick Primary School is the geographic zone Sunderland 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. Sunderland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Biddick Primary School is set by Sunderland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Sunderland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sunderland catchment area documents →Biddick Primary School: 336 places, 85% filled: places available
Biddick Primary School has a published admission number of 336 places. 287 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 336 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. 12.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Washington.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Sunderland 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. Find Sunderland school admissions →
Biddick Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Kirkham, Biddick Village, Washington, NE38 7HQ
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 12.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108816
Other Primary Schools in Washington
If Biddick Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Washington are the next closest alternatives.
Usworth Colliery Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE37 3BL
Lambton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE38 0PL
Rickleton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE38 9EZ
Marlborough Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE37 3BG
Blackfell Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE37 1HA
Barmston Village Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE38 8JA
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Biddick Primary 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Biddick Primary School
What is the catchment area for Biddick Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Biddick Primary School is the geographic zone Sunderland 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. Sunderland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Biddick Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Biddick Primary School has a capacity of 336 places and currently has 287 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sunderland.
What is the admissions policy for Biddick Primary School? ▾
Admission to Biddick Primary School is managed by Sunderland. 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 Biddick Primary School cover? ▾
Biddick Primary School is a primary school in Washington, Sunderland, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Biddick Primary School? ▾
Biddick Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.