The Grove Primary School Catchment Area
The Grove Primary School is a community primary school in Consett, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 178 pupils, and a capacity of 200 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
178
Pupils
200
Capacity
89%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Grove Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Grove Primary School?
The catchment area for The Grove 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 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 Grove Primary School 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.
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 Grove Primary School: 200 places, 89% filled: places available
The Grove Primary School has a published admission number of 200 places. 178 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 200 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. 41.2% of pupils at The Grove Primary 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 Consett.
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 Grove Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Oakfield Lane, The Grove, Consett, DH8 8AP
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 41.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114046
Other Primary Schools in Consett
If The Grove Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Consett are the next closest alternatives.
Shotley Bridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 0ES
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 7RH
Benfieldside Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 0JX
Delves Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 7ES
Consett Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 6AY
Consett Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 6AF
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to The Grove 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.
Ebchester CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Consett · 3.3 miles away
Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Durham · 4.7 miles away
Chopwell Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 5.1 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Grove Primary School
What is the catchment area for The Grove Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for The Grove 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 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 Grove Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
The Grove Primary School has a capacity of 200 places and currently has 178 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for The Grove Primary School? ▾
Admission to The Grove Primary 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 The Grove Primary School cover? ▾
The Grove Primary School is a primary school in Consett, County Durham, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Grove Primary School? ▾
The Grove Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.