Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School is a community primary school in Ferryhill, County Durham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 169 pupils, and a capacity of 262 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
169
Pupils
262
Capacity
65%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School?
The catchment area for Dean Bank Primary and Nursery 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 Dean Bank Primary and Nursery 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 →Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School: 262 places, 65% filled: places available
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School has a published admission number of 262 places. 169 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 65%. At 65% full, the school currently has headroom below its 262 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. 73.5% of pupils at Dean Bank Primary and Nursery 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 Ferryhill.
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) →
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School: School Information
- Full address
- Dean Bank, Ferryhill, DL17 8PP
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 73.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114086
Other Primary Schools in Ferryhill
If Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ferryhill are the next closest alternatives.
Ferryhill Station Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL17 0DB
West Cornforth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL17 9HP
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · DL17 8AN
Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL17 8QY
Chilton Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL17 0PT
St Michael's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL17 9AL
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Dean Bank Primary and Nursery 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: Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
What is the catchment area for Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School? ▾
The catchment area for Dean Bank Primary and Nursery 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 Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School has a capacity of 262 places and currently has 169 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School? ▾
Admission to Dean Bank Primary and Nursery 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 Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School cover? ▾
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Ferryhill, County Durham, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School? ▾
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.