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Consett Infant School Catchment Area

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

Consett Infant School is a community primary school in Consett, County Durham , serving pupils aged 4-7, with 161 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-7

Age range

161

Pupils

180

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Consett Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Consett Infant School?

The catchment area for Consett Infant 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.

The catchment area for Consett Infant 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 →

Consett Infant School: 180 places, 89% filled: places available

Consett Infant School has a published admission number of 180 places. 161 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 180 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. 21.7% of pupils at Consett Infant 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) →

Consett Infant School: School Information

Full address
Teasdale Street, Consett, DH8 6AF
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-7 years
Free school meals
21.7% of pupils
DfE URN
114052

Other Primary Schools in Consett

If Consett Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Consett are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Consett Infant 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Consett Infant School

What is the catchment area for Consett Infant School?

The catchment area for Consett Infant 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 Consett Infant School oversubscribed?

Consett Infant School has a capacity of 180 places and currently has 161 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.

What is the admissions policy for Consett Infant School?

Admission to Consett Infant 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 Consett Infant School cover?

Consett Infant School is a primary school in Consett, County Durham, serving pupils aged 4-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Consett Infant School?

Consett Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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