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Coxhoe Primary School Catchment Area

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

Coxhoe Primary School is a community primary school in Durham, County Durham , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 315 pupils, and a capacity of 355 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

315

Pupils

355

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Coxhoe Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Coxhoe Primary School?

The catchment area for Coxhoe 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 Coxhoe 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 →

Coxhoe Primary School: 355 places, 89% filled: places available

Coxhoe Primary School has a published admission number of 355 places. 315 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 355 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. 21.6% of pupils at Coxhoe 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) →

Coxhoe Primary School: School Information

Full address
Cornforth Lane, Coxhoe, Durham, DH6 4EJ
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
21.6% of pupils
DfE URN
114080

Other Primary Schools in Durham

If Coxhoe Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Durham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Coxhoe 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: Coxhoe Primary School

What is the catchment area for Coxhoe Primary School?

The catchment area for Coxhoe 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 Coxhoe Primary School oversubscribed?

Coxhoe Primary School has a capacity of 355 places and currently has 315 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.

What is the admissions policy for Coxhoe Primary School?

Admission to Coxhoe 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 Coxhoe Primary School cover?

Coxhoe Primary School is a primary school in Durham, 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 Coxhoe Primary School?

Coxhoe Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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