St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon Catchment Area
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon is a voluntary aided primary school in Shildon, County Durham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 233 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-11
Age range
233
Pupils
210
Capacity
111%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon?
The catchment area for St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon 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 John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon 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.
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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 John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon: heavily oversubscribed at 111% capacity
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon has a published admission number of 210 places. 233 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 111%. At 111% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. County Durham allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 54% of pupils at St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon 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 Shildon.
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 John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon: School Information
- Full address
- Jubilee Road, Shildon, DL4 2EQ
- 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
- 54% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114285
Other Primary Schools in Shildon
If St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Shildon are the next closest alternatives.
Other Church of England Schools in County Durham
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon 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 John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon 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.
Byerley Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Newton Aycliffe · 1.8 miles away
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Newton Aycliffe · 1.9 miles away
Cockton Hill Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · Bishop Auckland · 2.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
What is the catchment area for St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon? ▾
The catchment area for St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon 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 John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon currently has 233 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon? ▾
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon 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 John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon cover? ▾
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon is a primary school in Shildon, 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 John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon? ▾
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.