Wearhead Primary School Catchment Area
Wearhead Primary School is a community primary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 14 pupils, and a capacity of 42 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
14
Pupils
42
Capacity
33%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Wearhead Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Wearhead Primary School?
The catchment area for Wearhead 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 Wearhead 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 →Wearhead Primary School: 42 places, 33% filled: places available
Wearhead Primary School has a published admission number of 42 places. 14 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 33%. At 33% full, the school currently has headroom below its 42 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. 14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bishop Auckland.
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) →
Wearhead Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Wearhead, Bishop Auckland, DL13 1BN
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 14.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114065
Other Primary Schools in Bishop Auckland
If Wearhead Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bishop Auckland are the next closest alternatives.
Hamsterley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 3QF
Tow Law Millennium Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 4LF
Frosterley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 2SN
St John's Chapel Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 1QH
Wolsingham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 3ET
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · DL14 9UD
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Wearhead 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Wearhead Primary School
What is the catchment area for Wearhead Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Wearhead 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 Wearhead Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Wearhead Primary School has a capacity of 42 places and currently has 14 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Wearhead Primary School? ▾
Admission to Wearhead 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 Wearhead Primary School cover? ▾
Wearhead Primary School is a primary school in Bishop Auckland, 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 Wearhead Primary School? ▾
Wearhead Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.