Bullion Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Bullion Lane Primary School is a community primary school in Chester le Street, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 299 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2-11
Age range
299
Pupils
315
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Bullion Lane Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Bullion Lane Primary School?
The catchment area for Bullion Lane 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 Bullion Lane 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.
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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 →Bullion Lane Primary School: 315 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity
Bullion Lane Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 299 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 315, County Durham's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 66.4% of pupils at Bullion Lane 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 Chester le Street.
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) →
Bullion Lane Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Bullion Lane, Chester le Street, DH2 2DP
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 66.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114209
Other Primary Schools in Chester le Street
If Bullion Lane Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chester le Street are the next closest alternatives.
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH3 1AY
Portobello Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH3 2LY
Barley Mow Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH3 2DJ
Lumley Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · DH3 4JJ
Lumley Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · DH3 4JL
Nettlesworth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH2 3PF
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Bullion Lane 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: Bullion Lane Primary School
What is the catchment area for Bullion Lane Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Bullion Lane 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 Bullion Lane Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Bullion Lane Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 315 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Bullion Lane Primary School? ▾
Admission to Bullion Lane 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 Bullion Lane Primary School cover? ▾
Bullion Lane Primary School is a primary school in Chester le Street, 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 Bullion Lane Primary School? ▾
Bullion Lane Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.