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The Grange Learning Centre Catchment Area

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

The Grange Learning Centre is an other independent special not applicable school in Low Willington, County Durham , serving pupils aged 7-19, with 19 pupils, and a capacity of 19 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

7-19

Age range

19

Pupils

19

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

The Grange Learning Centre Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Grange Learning Centre?

The catchment area for The Grange Learning Centre is the geographic zone County Durham uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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.

The catchment area for The Grange Learning Centre is set by County Durham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 19 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 19 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when County Durham publishes the 2027 The Grange Learning Centre numbers →

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 →

The Grange Learning Centre: at or above its 19 place limit

The Grange Learning Centre has a published admission number of 19 places. 19 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 19 places. County Durham allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

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) →

The Grange Learning Centre: School Information

Full address
Low Willington, DL15 0TY
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-19 years
DfE URN
135834

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Grange Learning Centre 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: The Grange Learning Centre

What is the catchment area for The Grange Learning Centre?

The catchment area for The Grange Learning Centre is the geographic zone County Durham uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 The Grange Learning Centre oversubscribed?

Yes, The Grange Learning Centre currently has 19 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 19 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Grange Learning Centre?

Admission to The Grange Learning Centre 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 The Grange Learning Centre cover?

The Grange Learning Centre is a not applicable school in Low Willington, County Durham, serving pupils aged 7-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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