Montalbo Nursery & Primary School Catchment Area
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School is a community primary school in Barnard Castle, County Durham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 242 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
242
Pupils
210
Capacity
115%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Montalbo Nursery & 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 →Montalbo Nursery & Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Fairfield Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 8TN
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 12.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114115
Other Primary Schools in Barnard Castle
If Montalbo Nursery & Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Barnard Castle are the next closest alternatives.
Cotherstone Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL12 9QB
Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · DL12 9LG
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL12 8JR
Middleton-In-Teesdale Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · DL12 0TG
Green Lane Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL12 8LG
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Frequently Asked Questions — Montalbo Nursery & Primary School
Is Montalbo Nursery & Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Montalbo Nursery & Primary School currently has 242 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Montalbo Nursery & Primary School? ▾
Admission to Montalbo Nursery & 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 Montalbo Nursery & Primary School cover? ▾
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School is a primary school in Barnard Castle, County Durham, 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 Montalbo Nursery & Primary School? ▾
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.