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Fishburn Primary School Catchment Area

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

Fishburn Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 136 pupils, and a capacity of 209 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

136

Pupils

209

Capacity

65%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Fishburn Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Fishburn Primary School?

The catchment area for Fishburn 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.

As an academy, Fishburn Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with County Durham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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 →

Fishburn Primary School: 209 places, 65% filled: places available

Fishburn Primary School has a published admission number of 209 places. 136 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 65%. At 65% full, the school currently has headroom below its 209 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. 48.7% of pupils at Fishburn 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 Stockton-on-Tees.

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) →

Fishburn Primary School: School Information

Full address
East View, Fishburn, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 4AU
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
48.7% of pupils
DfE URN
150575

Other Primary Schools in Stockton-on-Tees

If Fishburn Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Fishburn 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: Fishburn Primary School

What is the catchment area for Fishburn Primary School?

The catchment area for Fishburn 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 Fishburn Primary School oversubscribed?

Fishburn Primary School has a capacity of 209 places and currently has 136 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.

What is the admissions policy for Fishburn Primary School?

Admission to Fishburn 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 Fishburn Primary School cover?

Fishburn Primary School is a primary school in Stockton-on-Tees, 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 Fishburn Primary School?

Fishburn Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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