Finchale Primary School Catchment Area
Finchale Primary School is a community primary school in Durham, County Durham , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 213 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
213
Pupils
210
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
Finchale Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Finchale 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.
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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 →Finchale Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Canterbury Road, Newton Hall, Durham, DH1 5XT
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 3.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 130312
Other Primary Schools in Durham
If Finchale Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Durham are the next closest alternatives.
Cassop Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH6 4RA
Coxhoe Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH6 4EJ
Langley Moor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH7 8LL
Witton Gilbert Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH7 6TF
Ludworth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH6 1LZ
Sherburn Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH6 1DU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Finchale Primary School
Is Finchale Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Finchale Primary School currently has 213 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Finchale Primary School? ▾
Admission to Finchale 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 Finchale Primary School cover? ▾
Finchale Primary School is a primary school in Durham, 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 Finchale Primary School? ▾
Finchale Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.