Roseberry Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School is a community primary school in Chester le Street, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 262 pupils, and a capacity of 343 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
262
Pupils
343
Capacity
76%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Roseberry Primary and Nursery School?
The catchment area for Roseberry Primary and Nursery School is the geographic zone County Durham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. County Durham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Roseberry Primary and Nursery 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.
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 →Roseberry Primary and Nursery School: 343 places, 76% filled: places available
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School has a published admission number of 343 places. 262 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 343 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 26.3% of pupils at Roseberry Primary and Nursery School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across County Durham.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
County Durham publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. County Durham Council school admissions (official) →
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School: School Information
- Full address
- Pelton Lane, Pelton, Chester le Street, DH2 1NP
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 26.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114208
Other Primary Schools in Chester le Street
If Roseberry Primary and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chester le Street are the next closest alternatives.
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH3 1AY
Portobello Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH3 2LY
Barley Mow Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH3 2DJ
Lumley Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · DH3 4JJ
Lumley Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · DH3 4JL
Nettlesworth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH2 3PF
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Roseberry Primary and Nursery School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Roseberry Primary and Nursery School
What is the catchment area for Roseberry Primary and Nursery School? ▾
The catchment area for Roseberry Primary and Nursery School is the geographic zone County Durham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. County Durham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Roseberry Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School has a capacity of 343 places and currently has 262 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Roseberry Primary and Nursery School? ▾
Admission to Roseberry Primary and Nursery 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 Roseberry Primary and Nursery School cover? ▾
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Chester le Street, 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 Roseberry Primary and Nursery School? ▾
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.