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St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is a academy converter primary school in SEAHAM, County Durham , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 306 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

306

Pupils

315

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Mary Magdalen's Catholic 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: 97% 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.

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St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School — School Information

Full address
Dene House Road, SEAHAM, SR7 7BJ
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
14.7% of pupils
DfE URN
149165

Frequently Asked Questions — St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School

Is St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 315 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School?

St Mary Magdalen's Catholic 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 Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School cover?

St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in SEAHAM, 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 Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School?

St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.