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Elemore Hall School Catchment Area

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

Elemore Hall School is a community special not applicable school in Durham, County Durham , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 198 pupils, and a capacity of 209 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

198

Pupils

209

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Elemore Hall School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Elemore Hall 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.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Elemore Hall School — School Information

Full address
Pittington, Durham, DH6 1QD
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–16 years
Free school meals
79.8% of pupils
DfE URN
114337

Other Not applicable Schools in Durham

If Elemore Hall School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Durham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Elemore Hall School

Is Elemore Hall School oversubscribed?

Elemore Hall School is operating close to its capacity of 209 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Elemore Hall School?

Admission to Elemore Hall 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 Elemore Hall School cover?

Elemore Hall School is a not applicable school in Durham, County Durham, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Elemore Hall School?

Elemore Hall School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.