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Highcroft School Catchment Area

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

Highcroft School is an other independent special not applicable school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 11 pupils, and a capacity of 16 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-18

Age range

11

Pupils

16

Capacity

69%

Fill rate

Highcroft School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Highcroft School?

The catchment area for Highcroft School is the geographic zone County Durham uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Highcroft 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 →

Highcroft School: 16 places, 69% filled: places available

Highcroft School has a published admission number of 16 places. 11 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 69%. At 69% full, the school currently has headroom below its 16 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.

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) →

Highcroft School: School Information

Full address
Highcroft, The Green, Bishop Auckland, DL13 5AG
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-18 years
DfE URN
136748

Other Not applicable Schools in Bishop Auckland

If Highcroft School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bishop Auckland are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Highcroft 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: Highcroft School

What is the catchment area for Highcroft School?

The catchment area for Highcroft School is the geographic zone County Durham uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Highcroft School oversubscribed?

Highcroft School has a capacity of 16 places and currently has 11 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.

What is the admissions policy for Highcroft School?

Admission to Highcroft 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 Highcroft School cover?

Highcroft School is a not applicable school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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