Newker Primary School Catchment Area
Newker Primary School is a community primary school in Chester le Street, County Durham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 378 pupils, and a capacity of 520 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3–11
Age range
378
Pupils
520
Capacity
73%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2011
Newker Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Newker 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.
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 →Newker Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Waldridge Road, Chester le Street, DH2 3AA
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 29.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 131233
Other Primary Schools in Chester le Street
If Newker Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chester le Street are the next closest alternatives.
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH3 1AY
Portobello Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH3 2LY
Barley Mow Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH3 2DJ
Lumley Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · DH3 4JJ
Lumley Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · DH3 4JL
Nettlesworth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH2 3PF
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Frequently Asked Questions — Newker Primary School
Is Newker Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Newker Primary School has a capacity of 520 places and currently has 378 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Newker Primary School? ▾
Admission to Newker 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 Newker Primary School cover? ▾
Newker Primary School is a primary school in Chester le Street, 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 Newker Primary School? ▾
Newker Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.