Shotley Bridge Primary School Catchment Area
Shotley Bridge Primary School is a community primary school in Consett, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 347 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
347
Pupils
420
Capacity
83%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Shotley Bridge Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Shotley Bridge Primary School?
The catchment area for Shotley Bridge 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 Shotley Bridge 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 →Shotley Bridge Primary School: 420 places, 83% filled: places available
Shotley Bridge Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 347 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 10.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Consett.
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) →
Shotley Bridge Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Snows Green Road, Shotley Bridge, Consett, DH8 0ES
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 10.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114038
Other Primary Schools in Consett
If Shotley Bridge Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Consett are the next closest alternatives.
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 7RH
Benfieldside Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 0JX
The Grove Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 8AP
Delves Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 7ES
Consett Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 6AY
Consett Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 6AF
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Shotley Bridge 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: Shotley Bridge Primary School
What is the catchment area for Shotley Bridge Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Shotley Bridge 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 Shotley Bridge Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Shotley Bridge Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 347 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Shotley Bridge Primary School? ▾
Admission to Shotley Bridge 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 Shotley Bridge Primary School cover? ▾
Shotley Bridge Primary School is a primary school in Consett, 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 Shotley Bridge Primary School? ▾
Shotley Bridge Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.