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Bowburn Primary School Catchment Area

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

Bowburn Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Bowburn, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2-11, and a capacity of 540 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

540

Capacity

Good

Ofsted 2024

Bowburn Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bowburn Primary School?

The catchment area for Bowburn 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.

As an academy, Bowburn Primary 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 →

Bowburn Primary School: School Information

Full address
Crowtrees Lane, Bowburn, DH6 5FP
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
DfE URN
152113

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Bowburn 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Bowburn Primary School

What is the catchment area for Bowburn Primary School?

The catchment area for Bowburn 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 Bowburn Primary School oversubscribed?

Bowburn Primary School has a capacity of 540 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.

What is the admissions policy for Bowburn Primary School?

Admission to Bowburn 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 Bowburn Primary School cover?

Bowburn Primary School is a primary school in Bowburn, 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 Bowburn Primary School?

Bowburn Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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