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The Links Primary School Catchment Area

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

The Links Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Stockton-on-Tees , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 169 pupils, and a capacity of 206 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

169

Pupils

206

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

The Links Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Links Primary School?

The catchment area for The Links Primary School is the geographic zone Stockton-on-Tees 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. Stockton-on-Tees publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, The Links Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Stockton-on-Tees. 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 Stockton-on-Tees before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Stockton-on-Tees catchment area documents →

The Links Primary School: 206 places, 82% filled: places available

The Links Primary School has a published admission number of 206 places. 169 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 206 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. 18.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Stockton-on-Tees.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Stockton-on-Tees 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. Find Stockton-on-Tees school admissions →

The Links Primary School: School Information

Full address
Carnoustie Drive, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 9ES
Local authority
Stockton-on-Tees
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
18.3% of pupils
DfE URN
143077

Other Primary Schools in Stockton-on-Tees

If The Links Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to The Links 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: The Links Primary School

What is the catchment area for The Links Primary School?

The catchment area for The Links Primary School is the geographic zone Stockton-on-Tees 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. Stockton-on-Tees publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Links Primary School oversubscribed?

The Links Primary School has a capacity of 206 places and currently has 169 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Stockton-on-Tees.

What is the admissions policy for The Links Primary School?

Admission to The Links Primary School is managed by Stockton-on-Tees. 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 Links Primary School cover?

The Links Primary School is a primary school in Stockton-on-Tees, 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 The Links Primary School?

The Links Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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