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Durham Newton Hall Infants' School Catchment Area

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

Durham Newton Hall Infants' School is a community primary school in Durham, County Durham , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 127 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-7

Age range

127

Pupils

180

Capacity

71%

Fill rate

Durham Newton Hall Infants' School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Durham Newton Hall Infants' School?

The catchment area for Durham Newton Hall Infants' 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 Newton Hall Infants' 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 Newton Hall Infants' School: 180 places, 71% filled: places available

Durham Newton Hall Infants' School has a published admission number of 180 places. 127 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 180 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. 10.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part 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 Newton Hall Infants' School: School Information

Full address
Langley Road, Newton Hall, Durham, DH1 5LP
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
10.2% of pupils
DfE URN
114134

Other Primary Schools in Durham

If Durham Newton Hall Infants' 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 Durham Newton Hall Infants' 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: Durham Newton Hall Infants' School

What is the catchment area for Durham Newton Hall Infants' School?

The catchment area for Durham Newton Hall Infants' 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 Newton Hall Infants' School oversubscribed?

Durham Newton Hall Infants' School has a capacity of 180 places and currently has 127 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.

What is the admissions policy for Durham Newton Hall Infants' School?

Admission to Durham Newton Hall Infants' 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 Newton Hall Infants' School cover?

Durham Newton Hall Infants' School is a primary school in Durham, County Durham, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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