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Pittington Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Pittington Primary School is a community primary school in DURHAM, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 204 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

204

Pupils

210

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Pittington Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Pittington 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.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Pittington Primary School — School Information

Full address
Hallgarth Lane, Pittington, DURHAM, DH6 1AF
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
10% of pupils
DfE URN
114125

Other Primary Schools in DURHAM

If Pittington Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in DURHAM are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Pittington Primary School

Is Pittington Primary School oversubscribed?

Pittington Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Pittington Primary School?

Admission to Pittington 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 Pittington Primary School cover?

Pittington Primary School is a primary school in DURHAM, 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 Pittington Primary School?

Pittington Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.