Kirk Merrington Primary School Catchment Area
Kirk Merrington Primary School is a community primary school in Spennymoor, County Durham , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 172 pupils, and a capacity of 172 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
172
Pupils
172
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Kirk Merrington Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Kirk Merrington 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.
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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 →Kirk Merrington Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- South View, Kirk Merrington, Spennymoor, DL16 7JB
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 11% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114074
Other Primary Schools in Spennymoor
If Kirk Merrington Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Spennymoor are the next closest alternatives.
Byers Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL16 7PN
Springmoor Grange School Catchment Area
Community school · DL16 6SQ
King Street Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL16 6RA
North Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL16 6PP
Tudhoe Colliery Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL16 6TJ
Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · DL16 7NA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Kirk Merrington Primary School
Is Kirk Merrington Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Kirk Merrington Primary School currently has 172 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 172 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Kirk Merrington Primary School? ▾
Admission to Kirk Merrington 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 Kirk Merrington Primary School cover? ▾
Kirk Merrington Primary School is a primary school in Spennymoor, 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 Kirk Merrington Primary School? ▾
Kirk Merrington Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.