Staindrop Academy Catchment Area
Staindrop Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Darlington, County Durham , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 469 pupils, and a capacity of 675 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-16
Age range
469
Pupils
675
Capacity
69%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
Staindrop Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Staindrop Academy?
The catchment area for Staindrop Academy is the geographic zone County Durham uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 siblings. County Durham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, Staindrop Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with County Durham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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 →Staindrop Academy: 675 places, 69% filled: places available
Staindrop Academy has a published admission number of 675 places. 469 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 69%. At 69% full, the school currently has headroom below its 675 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 29.6% of pupils at Staindrop Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across County Durham.
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) →
Staindrop Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Cleatlam Lane, Staindrop, Darlington, DL2 3JU
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Free school meals
- 29.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144991
Other Secondary Schools in Darlington
If Staindrop Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Darlington are the next closest alternatives.
St Aidan's Church of England Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · DL1 1LL
Hurworth School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL2 2JG
Hummersknott Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL3 8AR
Carmel College Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL3 8RW
Haughton Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL1 2AN
Wyvern Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · DL3 9SH
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Staindrop Academy 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.
Teesdale School and Sixth Form Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Barnard Castle · 4.5 miles away
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College Catchment Area
Academy converter · Bishop Auckland · 7.0 miles away
Bishop Barrington Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Bishop Auckland · 7.1 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Staindrop Academy
What is the catchment area for Staindrop Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Staindrop Academy is the geographic zone County Durham uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 siblings. County Durham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Staindrop Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Staindrop Academy has a capacity of 675 places and currently has 469 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Staindrop Academy? ▾
Admission to Staindrop Academy is managed by County Durham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Staindrop Academy cover? ▾
Staindrop Academy is a secondary school in Darlington, County Durham, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Staindrop Academy? ▾
Staindrop Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.