Park View School Catchment Area
Park View School is a academy converter secondary school in Chester le Street, County Durham , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1617 pupils, and a capacity of 1484 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,617
Pupils
1,484
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Park View School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Park View School 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 →Park View School — School Information
- Full address
- Church Chare, Chester le Street, DH3 3QA
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 23.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136971
Other Secondary Schools in Chester le Street
If Park View School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Chester le Street are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Park View School
Is Park View School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Park View School currently has 1617 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1484 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Park View School? ▾
Admission to Park View 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 Park View School cover? ▾
Park View School is a secondary school in Chester le Street, County Durham, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Park View School? ▾
Park View School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.