Cotsford Primary School Catchment Area
Cotsford Primary School is a community primary school in Peterlee, County Durham , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 179 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
179
Pupils
210
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Cotsford Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Cotsford Primary School?
The catchment area for Cotsford 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.
The catchment area for Cotsford 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 →Cotsford Primary School: 210 places, 85% filled: places available
Cotsford Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 179 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 55.3% of pupils at Cotsford Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Peterlee.
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) →
Cotsford Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Third Street, Horden, Peterlee, SR8 4EH
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 55.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114150
Other Primary Schools in Peterlee
If Cotsford Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Peterlee are the next closest alternatives.
Acre Rigg Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SR8 2DU
Yohden Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR8 4HP
Howletch Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR8 2NQ
Easington Colliery Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR8 3DJ
Seascape Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR8 5NJ
Shotton Hall Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR8 1NX
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Cotsford 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Cotsford Primary School
What is the catchment area for Cotsford Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Cotsford 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 Cotsford Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Cotsford Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 179 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Cotsford Primary School? ▾
Admission to Cotsford 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 Cotsford Primary School cover? ▾
Cotsford Primary School is a primary school in Peterlee, County Durham, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Cotsford Primary School? ▾
Cotsford Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.