Frosterley Primary School Catchment Area
Frosterley Primary School is a community primary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 39 pupils, and a capacity of 84 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
39
Pupils
84
Capacity
46%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Frosterley Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Frosterley Primary School?
The catchment area for Frosterley 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 Frosterley 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 →Frosterley Primary School: 84 places, 46% filled: places available
Frosterley Primary School has a published admission number of 84 places. 39 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 46%. At 46% full, the school currently has headroom below its 84 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. 35.9% of pupils at Frosterley Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across County Durham.
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) →
Frosterley Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Bridge End, Frosterley, Bishop Auckland, DL13 2SN
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 35.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114062
Other Primary Schools in Bishop Auckland
If Frosterley 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
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
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · DL14 9UD
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Frosterley 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.
Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BISHOP AUCKLAND · 2.6 miles away
Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law Catchment Area
Academy converter · Bishop Auckland · 6.4 miles away
Woodland Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Bishop Auckland · 7.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Frosterley Primary School
What is the catchment area for Frosterley Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Frosterley 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 Frosterley Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Frosterley Primary School has a capacity of 84 places and currently has 39 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Frosterley Primary School? ▾
Admission to Frosterley 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 Frosterley Primary School cover? ▾
Frosterley Primary School is a primary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Frosterley Primary School? ▾
Frosterley Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.