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St Michael's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Ferryhill, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 117 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

117

Pupils

120

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

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

Admission to St Michael'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: 98% 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 Michael's Church of England Primary School — School Information

Full address
Front Street, Bishop Middleham, Ferryhill, DL17 9AL
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
11.1% of pupils
DfE URN
148854

Other Primary Schools in Ferryhill

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

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

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

St Michael's Church of England Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 120 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

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

St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Ferryhill, 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 Michael's Church of England Primary School?

St Michael's Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.