Moorside Primary Academy Catchment Area
Moorside Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Consett, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 134 pupils, and a capacity of 126 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
134
Pupils
126
Capacity
106%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
Moorside Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Moorside 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.
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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 →Moorside Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Chester Road, Moorside, Consett, DH8 8EQ
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 50.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148969
Other Primary Schools in Consett
If Moorside Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Consett are the next closest alternatives.
Shotley Bridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 0ES
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 7RH
Benfieldside Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 0JX
The Grove Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 8AP
Delves Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 7ES
Consett Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 6AY
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Frequently Asked Questions — Moorside Primary Academy
Is Moorside Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Moorside Primary Academy currently has 134 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 126 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Moorside Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Moorside 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 Moorside Primary Academy cover? ▾
Moorside Primary Academy is a primary school in Consett, 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 Moorside Primary Academy? ▾
Moorside Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.