Blackhall Primary School Catchment Area
Blackhall Primary School is a community primary school in Hartlepool, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 311 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
311
Pupils
360
Capacity
86%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Blackhall Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Blackhall Primary School?
The catchment area for Blackhall Primary 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.
The catchment area for Blackhall Primary School is set by County Durham 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 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 →Blackhall Primary School: 360 places, 86% filled: places available
Blackhall Primary School has a published admission number of 360 places. 311 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 360 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. 47.3% of pupils at Blackhall Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Hartlepool.
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) →
Blackhall Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Middle Street, Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool, TS27 4NA
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 47.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114201
Other Primary Schools in Hartlepool
If Blackhall Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hartlepool are the next closest alternatives.
Fens Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TS25 2LY
Kingsley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TS25 5JR
Throston Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TS26 0TJ
Rift House Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TS25 4JY
Hesleden Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TS27 4PT
Eskdale Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · TS25 4BT
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Blackhall 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: Blackhall Primary School
What is the catchment area for Blackhall Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Blackhall Primary 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 Blackhall Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Blackhall Primary School has a capacity of 360 places and currently has 311 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Blackhall Primary School? ▾
Admission to Blackhall Primary 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 Blackhall Primary School cover? ▾
Blackhall Primary School is a primary school in Hartlepool, County Durham, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Blackhall Primary School? ▾
Blackhall Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.