Northwood Primary School Catchment Area
Northwood Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Darlington , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 422 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
422
Pupils
420
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Northwood Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Northwood Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Darlington. 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 Darlington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Darlington catchment area documents →Northwood Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Pendleton Road South, Darlington, DL1 2HF
- Local authority
- Darlington
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 39.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142462
Other Primary Schools in Darlington
If Northwood Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Darlington are the next closest alternatives.
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Harrowgate Hill Primary School Catchment Area
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Reid Street Primary School Catchment Area
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Abbey Infants' School Catchment Area
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Abbey Junior School Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Northwood Primary School
Is Northwood Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Northwood Primary School currently has 422 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Northwood Primary School? ▾
Admission to Northwood Primary School is managed by Darlington. 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 Northwood Primary School cover? ▾
Northwood Primary School is a primary school in Darlington, 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 Northwood Primary School? ▾
Northwood Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.