West Cornforth Primary School Catchment Area
West Cornforth Primary School is a community primary school in Ferryhill, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 252 pupils, and a capacity of 186 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2-11
Age range
252
Pupils
186
Capacity
135%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2018
West Cornforth Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for West Cornforth Primary School?
The catchment area for West Cornforth 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 West Cornforth 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.
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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 →West Cornforth Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 135% capacity
West Cornforth Primary School has a published admission number of 186 places. 252 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 135%. At 135% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. County Durham allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 47.7% of pupils at West Cornforth Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Ferryhill.
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) →
West Cornforth Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- High Street, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9HP
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 47.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114079
Other Primary Schools in Ferryhill
If West Cornforth Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ferryhill are the next closest alternatives.
Ferryhill Station Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL17 0DB
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · DL17 8PP
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · DL17 8AN
Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL17 8QY
Chilton Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL17 0PT
St Michael's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL17 9AL
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to West Cornforth 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: West Cornforth Primary School
What is the catchment area for West Cornforth Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for West Cornforth 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 West Cornforth Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, West Cornforth Primary School currently has 252 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 186 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for West Cornforth Primary School? ▾
Admission to West Cornforth 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 West Cornforth Primary School cover? ▾
West Cornforth Primary School is a primary school in Ferryhill, 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 West Cornforth Primary School? ▾
West Cornforth Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.