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South Stanley Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

South Stanley Infant and Nursery School is an academy converter primary school in Stanley, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2-7, with 114 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-7

Age range

114

Pupils

180

Capacity

63%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

South Stanley Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for South Stanley Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for South Stanley Infant and Nursery 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, South Stanley Infant and Nursery 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 →

South Stanley Infant and Nursery School: 180 places, 63% filled: places available

South Stanley Infant and Nursery School has a published admission number of 180 places. 114 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 63%. At 63% full, the school currently has headroom below its 180 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. 59.3% of pupils at South Stanley Infant and Nursery School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Stanley.

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 Stanley Infant and Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Tyne Road, South Stanley, Stanley, DH9 6PZ
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-7 years
Free school meals
59.3% of pupils
DfE URN
143584

Other Primary Schools in Stanley

If South Stanley Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stanley are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to South Stanley Infant and Nursery 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: South Stanley Infant and Nursery School

What is the catchment area for South Stanley Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for South Stanley Infant and Nursery 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 South Stanley Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed?

South Stanley Infant and Nursery School has a capacity of 180 places and currently has 114 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.

What is the admissions policy for South Stanley Infant and Nursery School?

Admission to South Stanley Infant and Nursery 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 South Stanley Infant and Nursery School cover?

South Stanley Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Stanley, County Durham, serving pupils aged 2-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for South Stanley Infant and Nursery School?

South Stanley Infant and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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