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Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School is an academy converter primary school in BISHOP AUCKLAND, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 130 pupils, and a capacity of 178 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

130

Pupils

178

Capacity

73%

Fill rate

Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School is the geographic zone County Durham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. County Durham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Stanhope Barrington CofE 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.

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 →

Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School: 178 places, 73% filled: places available

Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 178 places. 130 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 178 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. 22.5% of pupils at Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School 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) →

Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Westcroft, Stanhope, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL13 2NU
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
22.5% of pupils
DfE URN
147814

Other Church of England Schools in County Durham

Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across County Durham. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School is the geographic zone County Durham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. County Durham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School has a capacity of 178 places and currently has 130 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.

What is the admissions policy for Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School?

Stanhope Barrington CofE 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 Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School cover?

Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School is a primary school in BISHOP AUCKLAND, County Durham, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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