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Copeland Road Primary School Catchment Area

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

Copeland Road Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 139 pupils, and a capacity of 169 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

139

Pupils

169

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Copeland Road Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Copeland Road Primary School?

The catchment area for Copeland Road 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, Copeland Road 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 →

Copeland Road Primary School: 169 places, 82% filled: places available

Copeland Road Primary School has a published admission number of 169 places. 139 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 169 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. 36% of pupils at Copeland Road 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) →

Copeland Road Primary School: School Information

Full address
West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9JJ
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
36% of pupils
DfE URN
151457

Other Primary Schools in Bishop Auckland

If Copeland Road Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bishop Auckland are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Copeland Road 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Copeland Road Primary School

What is the catchment area for Copeland Road Primary School?

The catchment area for Copeland Road 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 Copeland Road Primary School oversubscribed?

Copeland Road Primary School has a capacity of 169 places and currently has 139 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.

What is the admissions policy for Copeland Road Primary School?

Admission to Copeland Road 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 Copeland Road Primary School cover?

Copeland Road Primary School is a primary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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