Thornhill Primary School Catchment Area
Thornhill Primary School is a community primary school in Shildon, County Durham , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 207 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–11
Age range
207
Pupils
210
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Thornhill Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Thornhill 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 →Thornhill Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Thornhill Gardens, Shildon, DL4 1ES
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 32.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114106
Other Primary Schools in Shildon
If Thornhill Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Shildon are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Thornhill Primary School
Is Thornhill Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Thornhill Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Thornhill Primary School? ▾
Admission to Thornhill 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 Thornhill Primary School cover? ▾
Thornhill Primary School is a primary school in Shildon, County Durham, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Thornhill Primary School? ▾
Thornhill Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.