South Hetton Primary Catchment Area
South Hetton Primary is an academy sponsor led primary school in Durham, County Durham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 196 pupils, and a capacity of 231 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
196
Pupils
231
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
South Hetton Primary Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for South Hetton Primary?
The catchment area for South Hetton Primary 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, South Hetton Primary 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 →South Hetton Primary: 231 places, 85% filled: places available
South Hetton Primary has a published admission number of 231 places. 196 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 231 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. 35.2% of pupils at South Hetton Primary 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) →
South Hetton Primary: School Information
- Full address
- Frederick Terrace, South Hetton, Durham, DH6 2TJ
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 35.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141999
Other Primary Schools in Durham
If South Hetton Primary 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
Sherburn Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH6 1DU
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to South Hetton Primary 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: South Hetton Primary
What is the catchment area for South Hetton Primary? ▾
The catchment area for South Hetton Primary 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 South Hetton Primary oversubscribed? ▾
South Hetton Primary has a capacity of 231 places and currently has 196 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for South Hetton Primary? ▾
Admission to South Hetton Primary 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 South Hetton Primary cover? ▾
South Hetton Primary 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 South Hetton Primary? ▾
South Hetton Primary was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.