Shield Row Primary School Catchment Area
Shield Row Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Stanley, County Durham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 170 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
170
Pupils
210
Capacity
81%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Shield Row Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Shield Row Primary School?
The catchment area for Shield Row 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.
As an academy, Shield Row Primary 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.
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 →Shield Row Primary School: 210 places, 81% filled: places available
Shield Row Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 170 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% 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. 36.5% of pupils at Shield Row 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) →
Shield Row Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- King Edward VIII Terrace, Shield Row, Stanley, DH9 0HQ
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 36.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141997
Other Primary Schools in Stanley
If Shield Row Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stanley are the next closest alternatives.
West Pelton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH9 6SQ
Stanley Burnside Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH9 6QP
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH9 9LU
South Stanley Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DH9 6PZ
Greenland Community Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DH9 7EZ
South Stanley Junior School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DH9 6PZ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Shield Row 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.
Clover Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 3.8 miles away
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 4.0 miles away
Highfield Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Rowlands Gill · 4.1 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Shield Row Primary School
What is the catchment area for Shield Row Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Shield Row 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 Shield Row Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Shield Row Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 170 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Shield Row Primary School? ▾
Admission to Shield Row 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 Shield Row Primary School cover? ▾
Shield Row Primary School is a primary school in Stanley, 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 Shield Row Primary School? ▾
Shield Row Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.