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Carmel College Catchment Area

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

Carmel College is a academy converter secondary school in Darlington , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1365 pupils, and a capacity of 1382 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,365

Pupils

1,382

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Carmel College Catchment Area Information

Admission to Carmel College is managed by Darlington 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: 99% 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 Darlington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Carmel College — School Information

Full address
The Headlands, Darlington, DL3 8RW
Local authority
Darlington
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
17.4% of pupils
DfE URN
137622

Other Secondary Schools in Darlington

If Carmel College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Darlington are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Carmel College

Is Carmel College oversubscribed?

Carmel College is operating close to its capacity of 1382 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Carmel College?

Carmel College uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Darlington before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Carmel College cover?

Carmel College is a secondary school in Darlington, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.