Ebchester CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Ebchester CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Consett, County Durham , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 91 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
5-11
Age range
91
Pupils
105
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Ebchester CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Ebchester CofE Primary School?
The catchment area for Ebchester CofE 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. County Durham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Ebchester CofE Primary School is managed by County Durham and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 →Ebchester CofE Primary School: 105 places, 87% filled: places available
Ebchester CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 91 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 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. 14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part 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) →
Ebchester CofE Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Shaw Lane, Ebchester, Consett, DH8 0QB
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 14.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114214
Other Primary Schools in Consett
If Ebchester CofE 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
Delves Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 7ES
Consett Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 6AY
Other Church of England Schools in County Durham
Ebchester CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across County Durham. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Chester le Street
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Crook
St Anne's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bishop Auckland
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Darlington
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Ebchester CofE 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: Ebchester CofE Primary School
What is the catchment area for Ebchester CofE Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Ebchester CofE 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. County Durham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Ebchester CofE Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Ebchester CofE Primary School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 91 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Ebchester CofE Primary School? ▾
Ebchester CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by County Durham before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Ebchester CofE Primary School cover? ▾
Ebchester CofE Primary School is a primary school in Consett, County Durham, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ebchester CofE Primary School? ▾
Ebchester CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.