Ribbon School Catchment Area
Ribbon School is a academy converter primary school in Seaham, County Durham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 512 pupils, and a capacity of 478 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
512
Pupils
478
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Ribbon School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Ribbon 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 →Ribbon School — School Information
- Full address
- Barnes Road, Murton, Seaham, SR7 9QR
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 41.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138633
Other Primary Schools in Seaham
If Ribbon School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Seaham are the next closest alternatives.
Ropery Walk Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR7 7JZ
Westlea Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR7 8JU
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SR7 9RD
Seaview Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR7 8PD
Seaham Trinity Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR7 7SP
New Seaham Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · SR7 0HX
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ribbon School
Is Ribbon School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Ribbon School currently has 512 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 478 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Ribbon School? ▾
Admission to Ribbon 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 Ribbon School cover? ▾
Ribbon School is a primary school in Seaham, 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 Ribbon School? ▾
Ribbon School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.