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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland Catchment Area

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

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland is a academy converter primary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 206 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

206

Pupils

210

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland 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.

Find County Durham catchment area documents →

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland — School Information

Full address
Murphy Crescent, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6QH
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
51.8% of pupils
DfE URN
148915

Other Primary Schools in Bishop Auckland

If St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bishop Auckland are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland

Is St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland oversubscribed?

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland is operating close to its capacity of 210 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 Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland?

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland 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 Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland cover?

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland is a primary school in Bishop Auckland, 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 Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland?

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.