Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School Catchment Area
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 316 pupils, and a capacity of 385 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
316
Pupils
385
Capacity
82%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School?
The catchment area for Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery 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 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, Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School 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 →Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School: 385 places, 82% filled: places available
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School has a published admission number of 385 places. 316 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 385 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. 68.7% of pupils at Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Newton Aycliffe.
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) →
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School: School Information
- Full address
- Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7DD
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 68.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138556
Other Primary Schools in Newton Aycliffe
If Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newton Aycliffe are the next closest alternatives.
Byerley Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL5 7LE
Sugar Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL5 5NU
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · DL5 7HB
Heighington Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL5 6PH
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · DL5 7DE
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL5 5NP
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School
What is the catchment area for Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School? ▾
The catchment area for Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery 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 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 Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School has a capacity of 385 places and currently has 316 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School? ▾
Admission to Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School 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 Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School cover? ▾
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School is a primary school in Newton Aycliffe, 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 Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School? ▾
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.