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University of Durham Catchment Area

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

University of Durham is a higher education institutions not applicable school in Durham, County Durham . Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

University of Durham Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for University of Durham?

The catchment area for University of Durham 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 University of Durham 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.

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University of Durham: School Information

Full address
University Office, Old Evet, Durham, DH1 3HP
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Higher education institutions
Phase of education
Not applicable
DfE URN
133812

Other Not applicable Schools in Durham

If University of Durham is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Durham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to University of Durham 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: University of Durham

What is the catchment area for University of Durham?

The catchment area for University of Durham 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 University of Durham oversubscribed?

University of Durham has a capacity of N/A places. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.

What is the admissions policy for University of Durham?

Admission to University of Durham 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.

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