Collierley Nursery and Primary School Catchment Area
Collierley Nursery and Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Stanley, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 149 pupils, and a capacity of 196 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
149
Pupils
196
Capacity
76%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Collierley Nursery and Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Collierley Nursery and Primary School?
The catchment area for Collierley Nursery and 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.
As an academy, Collierley Nursery and Primary School 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 →Collierley Nursery and Primary School: 196 places, 76% filled: places available
Collierley Nursery and Primary School has a published admission number of 196 places. 149 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 196 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. 34.4% of pupils at Collierley Nursery and Primary School 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) →
Collierley Nursery and Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Front Street, Dipton, Stanley, DH9 9DJ
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 34.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149616
Other Primary Schools in Stanley
If Collierley Nursery and Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stanley are the next closest alternatives.
West Pelton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH9 6SQ
Stanley Burnside Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH9 6QP
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH9 9LU
Shield Row Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · DH9 0HQ
South Stanley Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DH9 6PZ
Greenland Community Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DH9 7EZ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Collierley Nursery and 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.
Highfield Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Rowlands Gill · 3.0 miles away
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Rowlands Gill · 3.0 miles away
High Spen Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Rowlands Gill · 3.8 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Collierley Nursery and Primary School
What is the catchment area for Collierley Nursery and Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Collierley Nursery and 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 Collierley Nursery and Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Collierley Nursery and Primary School has a capacity of 196 places and currently has 149 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Collierley Nursery and Primary School? ▾
Admission to Collierley Nursery and 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 Collierley Nursery and Primary School cover? ▾
Collierley Nursery and Primary School is a primary school in Stanley, 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 Collierley Nursery and Primary School? ▾
Collierley Nursery and Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.