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Ferryhill Station Primary School Catchment Area

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

Ferryhill Station Primary School is a community primary school in Ferryhill, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 56 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

56

Pupils

105

Capacity

53%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Ferryhill Station Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ferryhill Station Primary School?

The catchment area for Ferryhill Station 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 Ferryhill Station 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 →

Ferryhill Station Primary School: 105 places, 53% filled: places available

Ferryhill Station Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 56 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 53%. At 53% 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. 58.9% of pupils at Ferryhill Station 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 Ferryhill.

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) →

Ferryhill Station Primary School: School Information

Full address
Chilton Lane, Ferryhill, DL17 0DB
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
58.9% of pupils
DfE URN
114078

Other Primary Schools in Ferryhill

If Ferryhill Station Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ferryhill are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Ferryhill Station 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Ferryhill Station Primary School

What is the catchment area for Ferryhill Station Primary School?

The catchment area for Ferryhill Station 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 Ferryhill Station Primary School oversubscribed?

Ferryhill Station Primary School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 56 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.

What is the admissions policy for Ferryhill Station Primary School?

Admission to Ferryhill Station 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 Ferryhill Station Primary School cover?

Ferryhill Station Primary School is a primary school in Ferryhill, County Durham, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ferryhill Station Primary School?

Ferryhill Station Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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