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Hartside Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Hartside Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Crook, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 240 pupils, and a capacity of 242 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

240

Pupils

242

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Hartside Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Hartside Primary Academy 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: 99% 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 →

Hartside Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Hartside, Crook, DL15 9NN
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
32.1% of pupils
DfE URN
145429

Other Primary Schools in Crook

If Hartside Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Crook are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hartside Primary Academy

Is Hartside Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Hartside Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 242 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Hartside Primary Academy?

Admission to Hartside Primary Academy 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 Hartside Primary Academy cover?

Hartside Primary Academy is a primary school in Crook, 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 Hartside Primary Academy?

Hartside Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.