St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham Catchment Area
St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham is an academy converter primary school in Durham, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 162 pupils, and a capacity of 248 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
162
Pupils
248
Capacity
65%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham?
The catchment area for St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham 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 Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham 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 Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham: 248 places, 65% filled: places available
St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham has a published admission number of 248 places. 162 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 65%. At 65% full, the school currently has headroom below its 248 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. 52.6% of pupils at St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham 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 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) →
St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham: School Information
- Full address
- Renny's Lane, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 2HZ
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 52.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 150390
Other Primary Schools in Durham
If St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Durham are the next closest alternatives.
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Langley Moor Primary School Catchment Area
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Witton Gilbert Primary School Catchment Area
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Ludworth Primary School Catchment Area
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Sherburn Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH6 1DU
Other Church of England Schools in County Durham
St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham 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 Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham 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 Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham
What is the catchment area for St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham? ▾
The catchment area for St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham 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 Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham oversubscribed? ▾
St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham has a capacity of 248 places and currently has 162 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham? ▾
St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham 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 Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham cover? ▾
St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham is a primary school in Durham, 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 St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham? ▾
St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.