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Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area

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

Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Durham, County Durham , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 196 pupils, and a capacity of 215 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

196

Pupils

215

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School is managed by County Durham and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 91% 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.

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Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School — School Information

Full address
Beal Walk, High Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2PN
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
7.7% of pupils
DfE URN
114229

Other Primary Schools in Durham

If Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Durham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Is Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School oversubscribed?

Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 215 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School?

Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by County Durham before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School cover?

Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School is a primary school in Durham, County Durham, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School?

Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.