Whittonstall First School Catchment Area
Whittonstall First School is a academy converter primary school in Consett, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 3–9, with 78 pupils, and a capacity of 55 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–9
Age range
78
Pupils
55
Capacity
142%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Whittonstall First School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Whittonstall First School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Northumberland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Northumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Northumberland catchment area documents →Whittonstall First School — School Information
- Full address
- Whittonstall, Consett, DH8 9JN
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–9 years
- Free school meals
- 7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146949
Other Primary Schools in Consett
If Whittonstall First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Consett are the next closest alternatives.
Shotley Bridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 0ES
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 7RH
Benfieldside Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 0JX
The Grove Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 8AP
Delves Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 7ES
Consett Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · DH8 6AY
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Frequently Asked Questions — Whittonstall First School
Is Whittonstall First School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Whittonstall First School currently has 78 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 55 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Whittonstall First School? ▾
Admission to Whittonstall First School is managed by Northumberland. 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 Whittonstall First School cover? ▾
Whittonstall First School is a primary school in Consett, Northumberland, serving pupils aged 3–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Whittonstall First School? ▾
Whittonstall First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.