Willington Primary School Catchment Area
Willington Primary School is a community primary school in Crook, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 178 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
178
Pupils
210
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Willington Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Willington Primary School?
The catchment area for Willington 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 Willington 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 →Willington Primary School: 210 places, 85% filled: places available
Willington Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 178 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 62% of pupils at Willington 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 Crook.
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) →
Willington Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Chapel Street, Willington, Crook, DL15 0EQ
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 62% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114066
Other Primary Schools in Crook
If Willington Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Crook are the next closest alternatives.
Crook Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL15 8QG
Stanley (Crook) Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL15 9AN
Sunnybrow Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL15 0LT
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DL15 0QH
Hartside Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL15 9NN
Howden-le-Wear Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DL15 8HJ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Willington 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: Willington Primary School
What is the catchment area for Willington Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Willington 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 Willington Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Willington Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 178 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Willington Primary School? ▾
Admission to Willington 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 Willington Primary School cover? ▾
Willington Primary School is a primary school in Crook, 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 Willington Primary School? ▾
Willington Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.