Dubmire Primary Catchment Area
Dubmire Primary is a academy sponsor led primary school in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 488 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
488
Pupils
420
Capacity
116%
Fill rate
Dubmire Primary Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Dubmire Primary sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sunderland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sunderland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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- Full address
- Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6HL
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 28.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143524
Other Primary Schools in Houghton le Spring
If Dubmire Primary is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Houghton le Spring are the next closest alternatives.
East Rainton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH5 9RA
Easington Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH5 0JT
Hetton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH5 9ND
Shiney Row Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH4 4QP
Bernard Gilpin Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH5 8DA
Bournmoor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH4 6HF
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Frequently Asked Questions — Dubmire Primary
Is Dubmire Primary oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Dubmire Primary currently has 488 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Dubmire Primary? ▾
Admission to Dubmire Primary is managed by Sunderland. 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 Dubmire Primary cover? ▾
Dubmire Primary is a primary school in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.