East Rainton Primary School Catchment Area
East Rainton Primary School is a community primary school in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 112 pupils, and a capacity of 136 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
112
Pupils
136
Capacity
82%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
East Rainton Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for East Rainton Primary School?
The catchment area for East Rainton Primary School is the geographic zone Sunderland 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. Sunderland 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 East Rainton Primary School is set by Sunderland 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 Sunderland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sunderland catchment area documents →East Rainton Primary School: 136 places, 82% filled: places available
East Rainton Primary School has a published admission number of 136 places. 112 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 136 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. 26.2% of pupils at East Rainton Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Sunderland.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Sunderland 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. Find Sunderland school admissions →
East Rainton Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- School Road, East Rainton, Houghton le Spring, DH5 9RA
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 26.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108794
Other Primary Schools in Houghton le Spring
If East Rainton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Houghton le Spring are the next closest alternatives.
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
West Rainton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH4 6RN
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to East Rainton 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: East Rainton Primary School
What is the catchment area for East Rainton Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for East Rainton Primary School is the geographic zone Sunderland 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. Sunderland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is East Rainton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
East Rainton Primary School has a capacity of 136 places and currently has 112 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sunderland.
What is the admissions policy for East Rainton Primary School? ▾
Admission to East Rainton Primary School 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 East Rainton Primary School cover? ▾
East Rainton Primary School 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.
What is the Ofsted rating for East Rainton Primary School? ▾
East Rainton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.