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Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law Catchment Area

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

Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law is a academy converter primary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 77 pupils, and a capacity of 84 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

77

Pupils

84

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law Catchment Area Information

Admission to Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law is managed by County Durham and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 92% 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 →

Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law — School Information

Full address
Smith Street, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, DL13 4AU
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
33.8% of pupils
DfE URN
148916

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Frequently Asked Questions — Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law

Is Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law oversubscribed?

Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law is operating close to its capacity of 84 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law?

Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by County Durham before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law cover?

Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law is a primary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.