Sherburn Primary School Catchment Area
Sherburn Primary School is a community primary school in Durham, County Durham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 180 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
180
Pupils
210
Capacity
86%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
Sherburn Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Sherburn Primary School?
The catchment area for Sherburn Primary 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 Sherburn 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.
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 →Sherburn Primary School: 210 places, 86% filled: places available
Sherburn Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 180 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 34.3% of pupils at Sherburn Primary 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) →
Sherburn Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Cookshold Lane, Sherburn Village, Durham, DH6 1DU
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 34.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114127
Other Primary Schools in Durham
If Sherburn Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Durham are the next closest alternatives.
Cassop Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH6 4RA
Coxhoe Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH6 4EJ
Langley Moor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH7 8LL
Witton Gilbert Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH7 6TF
Ludworth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH6 1LZ
Bearpark Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH7 7AU
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Sherburn Primary 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: Sherburn Primary School
What is the catchment area for Sherburn Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Sherburn Primary 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 Sherburn Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Sherburn Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 180 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Sherburn Primary School? ▾
Admission to Sherburn 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 Sherburn Primary School cover? ▾
Sherburn Primary School is a primary school in Durham, 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 Sherburn Primary School? ▾
Sherburn Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.