Butterknowle Primary School Catchment Area
Butterknowle Primary School is a community primary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 50 pupils, and a capacity of 84 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3–11
Age range
50
Pupils
84
Capacity
60%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Butterknowle Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Butterknowle 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 →Butterknowle Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Pinfold Lane, Butterknowle, Bishop Auckland, DL13 5PB
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 26% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114102
Other Primary Schools in Bishop Auckland
If Butterknowle Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bishop Auckland are the next closest alternatives.
Hamsterley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 3QF
Tow Law Millennium Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 4LF
Frosterley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 2SN
St John's Chapel Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 1QH
Wearhead Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 1BN
Wolsingham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 3ET
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Frequently Asked Questions — Butterknowle Primary School
Is Butterknowle Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Butterknowle Primary School has a capacity of 84 places and currently has 50 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Butterknowle Primary School? ▾
Admission to Butterknowle 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 Butterknowle Primary School cover? ▾
Butterknowle Primary School 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.
What is the Ofsted rating for Butterknowle Primary School? ▾
Butterknowle Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.