Bournmoor Primary School Catchment Area
Bournmoor Primary School is a community primary school in Houghton le Spring, County Durham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 77 pupils, and a capacity of 143 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
77
Pupils
143
Capacity
54%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
Bournmoor Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Bournmoor Primary School?
The catchment area for Bournmoor 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 Bournmoor 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 →Bournmoor Primary School: 143 places, 54% filled: places available
Bournmoor Primary School has a published admission number of 143 places. 77 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 54%. At 54% full, the school currently has headroom below its 143 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. 40.3% of pupils at Bournmoor 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 Houghton le Spring.
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) →
Bournmoor Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Lambourne Close, Bournmoor, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6HF
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 40.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114018
Other Primary Schools in Houghton le Spring
If Bournmoor Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Houghton le Spring are the next closest alternatives.
East Rainton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH5 9RA
Easington Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH5 0JT
Hetton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH5 9ND
Shiney Row Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH4 4QP
Bernard Gilpin Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH5 8DA
West Rainton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH4 6RN
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Bournmoor 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: Bournmoor Primary School
What is the catchment area for Bournmoor Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Bournmoor 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 Bournmoor Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Bournmoor Primary School has a capacity of 143 places and currently has 77 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Bournmoor Primary School? ▾
Admission to Bournmoor 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 Bournmoor Primary School cover? ▾
Bournmoor Primary School is a primary school in Houghton le Spring, County Durham, 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 Bournmoor Primary School? ▾
Bournmoor Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.