The Woodlands Catchment Area
The Woodlands is a pupil referral unit not applicable school in Ferryhill, County Durham , serving pupils aged 6–16, with 228 pupils, and a capacity of 100 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
6–16
Age range
228
Pupils
100
Capacity
228%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
The Woodlands Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for The Woodlands 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.
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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 Woodlands — School Information
- Full address
- Broom Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8AN
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 6–16 years
- Free school meals
- 76.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113992
Other Not applicable Schools in Ferryhill
If The Woodlands is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Ferryhill are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Woodlands
Is The Woodlands oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Woodlands currently has 228 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 100 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Woodlands? ▾
Admission to The Woodlands 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 Woodlands cover? ▾
The Woodlands is a not applicable school in Ferryhill, County Durham, serving pupils aged 6–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Woodlands? ▾
The Woodlands was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.