Chilton Academy Catchment Area
Chilton Academy is an academy converter primary school in Ferryhill, County Durham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 283 pupils, and a capacity of 378 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
283
Pupils
378
Capacity
75%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2011
Chilton Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Chilton Academy?
The catchment area for Chilton Academy 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, Chilton Academy 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 →Chilton Academy: 378 places, 75% filled: places available
Chilton Academy has a published admission number of 378 places. 283 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 378 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 31.6% of pupils at Chilton Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across County Durham.
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) →
Chilton Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Chilton, Off New South View, Ferryhill, DL17 0PT
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 31.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145594
Other Primary Schools in Ferryhill
If Chilton Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ferryhill are the next closest alternatives.
Ferryhill Station Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL17 0DB
West Cornforth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL17 9HP
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · DL17 8PP
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · DL17 8AN
Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL17 8QY
St Michael's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL17 9AL
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Chilton Academy 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: Chilton Academy
What is the catchment area for Chilton Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Chilton Academy 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 Chilton Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Chilton Academy has a capacity of 378 places and currently has 283 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Chilton Academy? ▾
Admission to Chilton Academy 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 Chilton Academy cover? ▾
Chilton Academy is a primary school in Ferryhill, 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 Chilton Academy? ▾
Chilton Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.