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St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Durham, County Durham , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 402 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

402

Pupils

420

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Margaret's Church of England 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.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 Margaret's Church of England Primary School — School Information

Full address
Crossgate Peth, Durham, DH1 4QB
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
3.2% of pupils
DfE URN
114230

Other Primary Schools in Durham

If St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Durham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Is St Margaret's Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?

St Margaret's Church of England 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 Margaret's Church of England Primary School cover?

St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Durham, County Durham, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?

St Margaret's Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.