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Greenland Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Greenland Community Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Stanley, County Durham , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 333 pupils, and a capacity of 357 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

333

Pupils

357

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Greenland Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Greenland Community 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.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Greenland Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
South Moor Road, South Moor, Stanley, DH9 7EZ
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
45% of pupils
DfE URN
143585

Other Primary Schools in Stanley

If Greenland Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stanley are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Greenland Community Primary School

Is Greenland Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Greenland Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 357 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Greenland Community Primary School?

Admission to Greenland Community 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 Greenland Community Primary School cover?

Greenland Community Primary School is a primary school in Stanley, 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 Greenland Community Primary School?

Greenland Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.