Etherley Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Etherley Lane Primary School is a community primary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 208 pupils, and a capacity of 343 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
208
Pupils
343
Capacity
61%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2020
Etherley Lane Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Etherley Lane Primary School?
The catchment area for Etherley Lane 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 Etherley Lane 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 →Etherley Lane Primary School: 343 places, 61% filled: places available
Etherley Lane Primary School has a published admission number of 343 places. 208 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 61%. At 61% full, the school currently has headroom below its 343 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. 44.7% of pupils at Etherley Lane 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 Bishop Auckland.
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) →
Etherley Lane Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Clarence Gardens, Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7RB
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 44.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114097
Other Primary Schools in Bishop Auckland
If Etherley Lane Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bishop Auckland are the next closest alternatives.
Hamsterley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 3QF
Tow Law Millennium Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 4LF
Frosterley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 2SN
St John's Chapel Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 1QH
Wearhead Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 1BN
Wolsingham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 3ET
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Etherley Lane 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: Etherley Lane Primary School
What is the catchment area for Etherley Lane Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Etherley Lane 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 Etherley Lane Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Etherley Lane Primary School has a capacity of 343 places and currently has 208 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Etherley Lane Primary School? ▾
Admission to Etherley Lane 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 Etherley Lane Primary School cover? ▾
Etherley Lane Primary School is a primary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Etherley Lane Primary School? ▾
Etherley Lane Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.