St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School Catchment Area
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 90 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
90
Pupils
236
Capacity
38%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School?
The catchment area for St Francis Horndale CofE 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. County Durham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to St Francis Horndale CofE 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.
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 →St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School: 236 places, 38% filled: places available
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 236 places. 90 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 38%. At 38% full, the school currently has headroom below its 236 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. 75.6% of pupils at St Francis Horndale CofE Primary 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 Newton Aycliffe.
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) →
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Scholars Path, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7HB
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 75.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114267
Other Primary Schools in Newton Aycliffe
If St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newton Aycliffe are the next closest alternatives.
Byerley Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL5 7LE
Sugar Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL5 5NU
Heighington Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL5 6PH
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · DL5 7DD
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · DL5 7DE
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL5 5NP
Other Church of England Schools in County Durham
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across County Durham. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Chester le Street
Ebchester CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Consett
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Crook
St Anne's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bishop Auckland
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to St Francis Horndale CofE 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: St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School
What is the catchment area for St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for St Francis Horndale CofE 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. County Durham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School has a capacity of 236 places and currently has 90 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School? ▾
St Francis Horndale CofE 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 St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School cover? ▾
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School is a primary school in Newton Aycliffe, 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 St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School? ▾
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.