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Witton Gilbert Primary School Catchment Area

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

Witton Gilbert Primary School is a community primary school in Durham, County Durham , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 197 pupils, and a capacity of 203 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

197

Pupils

203

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Witton Gilbert Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Witton Gilbert 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.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Witton Gilbert Primary School — School Information

Full address
Sacriston Lane, Witton Gilbert, Durham, DH7 6TF
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
26.9% of pupils
DfE URN
114122

Other Primary Schools in Durham

If Witton Gilbert Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Durham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Witton Gilbert Primary School

Is Witton Gilbert Primary School oversubscribed?

Witton Gilbert Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 203 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Witton Gilbert Primary School?

Admission to Witton Gilbert 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 Witton Gilbert Primary School cover?

Witton Gilbert Primary School is a primary school in Durham, County Durham, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Witton Gilbert Primary School?

Witton Gilbert Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.