Teesdale School and Sixth Form Catchment Area
Teesdale School and Sixth Form is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Barnard Castle, County Durham , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 691 pupils, and a capacity of 968 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-18
Age range
691
Pupils
968
Capacity
71%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2019
Teesdale School and Sixth Form Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Teesdale School and Sixth Form?
The catchment area for Teesdale School and Sixth Form 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, Teesdale School and Sixth Form 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 →Teesdale School and Sixth Form: 968 places, 71% filled: places available
Teesdale School and Sixth Form has a published admission number of 968 places. 691 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 968 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. 18.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Barnard Castle.
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) →
Teesdale School and Sixth Form: School Information
- Full address
- Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8HH
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Free school meals
- 18.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144496
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Teesdale School and Sixth Form 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: Teesdale School and Sixth Form
What is the catchment area for Teesdale School and Sixth Form? ▾
The catchment area for Teesdale School and Sixth Form 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 Teesdale School and Sixth Form oversubscribed? ▾
Teesdale School and Sixth Form has a capacity of 968 places and currently has 691 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Teesdale School and Sixth Form? ▾
Admission to Teesdale School and Sixth Form 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 Teesdale School and Sixth Form cover? ▾
Teesdale School and Sixth Form is a secondary school in Barnard Castle, County Durham, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Teesdale School and Sixth Form? ▾
Teesdale School and Sixth Form was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.