Cestria Primary School Catchment Area
Cestria Primary School is a community primary school in Chester le Street, County Durham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 392 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
392
Pupils
420
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2020
Cestria Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Cestria 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 →Cestria Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Church Chare, Chester le Street, DH3 3PZ
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 17.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114012
Other Primary Schools in Chester le Street
If Cestria 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
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cestria Primary School
Is Cestria Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Cestria Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Cestria Primary School? ▾
Admission to Cestria 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 Cestria Primary School cover? ▾
Cestria Primary School is a primary school in Chester le Street, 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 Cestria Primary School? ▾
Cestria Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.