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Layfield Primary School Catchment Area

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

Layfield Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 215 pupils, and a capacity of 168 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

215

Pupils

168

Capacity

128%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Layfield Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Layfield Primary School?

The catchment area for Layfield Primary School is the geographic zone Stockton-on-Tees 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. Stockton-on-Tees publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Layfield Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Stockton-on-Tees. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 215 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 168 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Stockton-on-Tees publishes the 2027 Layfield Primary School numbers →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Stockton-on-Tees before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Stockton-on-Tees catchment area documents →

Layfield Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 128% capacity

Layfield Primary School has a published admission number of 168 places. 215 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 128%. At 128% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Stockton-on-Tees allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.6% of pupils at Layfield Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Stockton-on-Tees.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Stockton-on-Tees 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. Find Stockton-on-Tees school admissions →

Layfield Primary School: School Information

Full address
Everingham Road, Yarm, TS15 9TF
Local authority
Stockton-on-Tees
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
22.6% of pupils
DfE URN
146017

Other Primary Schools in Yarm

If Layfield Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Yarm are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Layfield 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Layfield Primary School

What is the catchment area for Layfield Primary School?

The catchment area for Layfield Primary School is the geographic zone Stockton-on-Tees 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. Stockton-on-Tees publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Layfield Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Layfield Primary School currently has 215 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 168 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Layfield Primary School?

Admission to Layfield Primary School is managed by Stockton-on-Tees. 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 Layfield Primary School cover?

Layfield Primary School is a primary school in Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees, 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 Layfield Primary School?

Layfield Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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