Durham Gilesgate Primary School Catchment Area
Durham Gilesgate Primary School is a community primary school in Durham, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 147 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
147
Pupils
210
Capacity
70%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Durham Gilesgate Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Durham Gilesgate Primary School?
The catchment area for Durham Gilesgate 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 Durham Gilesgate 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 →Durham Gilesgate Primary School: 210 places, 70% filled: places available
Durham Gilesgate Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 147 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% 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. 63.3% of pupils at Durham Gilesgate 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 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) →
Durham Gilesgate Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Kepier Crescent, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1PH
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 63.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114211
Other Primary Schools in Durham
If Durham Gilesgate Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Durham are the next closest alternatives.
Cassop Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH6 4RA
Coxhoe Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH6 4EJ
Langley Moor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH7 8LL
Witton Gilbert Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH7 6TF
Ludworth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH6 1LZ
Sherburn Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH6 1DU
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Durham Gilesgate 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: Durham Gilesgate Primary School
What is the catchment area for Durham Gilesgate Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Durham Gilesgate 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 Durham Gilesgate Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Durham Gilesgate Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 147 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Durham Gilesgate Primary School? ▾
Admission to Durham Gilesgate 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 Durham Gilesgate Primary School cover? ▾
Durham Gilesgate Primary School is a primary school in Durham, 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 Durham Gilesgate Primary School? ▾
Durham Gilesgate Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.