Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery is a community primary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 154 pupils, and a capacity of 119 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
154
Pupils
119
Capacity
129%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery 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 →Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery — School Information
- Full address
- Lomond Walk, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9UD
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 41.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114069
Other Primary Schools in Bishop Auckland
If Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bishop Auckland are the next closest alternatives.
Hamsterley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 3QF
Tow Law Millennium Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 4LF
Frosterley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 2SN
St John's Chapel Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 1QH
Wearhead Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 1BN
Wolsingham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 3ET
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Frequently Asked Questions — Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery
Is Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery currently has 154 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 119 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery? ▾
Admission to Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery 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 Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery cover? ▾
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Bishop Auckland, 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 Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery? ▾
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.