Delves Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Delves Lane Primary School is a community primary school in Consett, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 286 pupils, and a capacity of 351 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
286
Pupils
351
Capacity
81%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Delves Lane Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Delves Lane Primary School?
The catchment area for Delves Lane 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 Delves Lane 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 →Delves Lane Primary School: 351 places, 81% filled: places available
Delves Lane Primary School has a published admission number of 351 places. 286 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 351 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. 46.7% of pupils at Delves Lane 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 Consett.
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) →
Delves Lane Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Delves Lane, Consett, DH8 7ES
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 46.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114047
Other Primary Schools in Consett
If Delves Lane Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Consett are the next closest alternatives.
Shotley Bridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 0ES
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 7RH
Benfieldside Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 0JX
The Grove Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 8AP
Consett Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 6AY
Consett Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 6AF
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Delves Lane 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: Delves Lane Primary School
What is the catchment area for Delves Lane Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Delves Lane 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 Delves Lane Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Delves Lane Primary School has a capacity of 351 places and currently has 286 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Delves Lane Primary School? ▾
Admission to Delves Lane 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 Delves Lane Primary School cover? ▾
Delves Lane Primary School is a primary school in Consett, County Durham, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Delves Lane Primary School? ▾
Delves Lane Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.