Witton-le-Wear Primary School Catchment Area
Witton-le-Wear Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 115 pupils, and a capacity of 100 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
115
Pupils
100
Capacity
115%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2013
Witton-le-Wear Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Witton-le-Wear Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with County Durham. 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 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-le-Wear Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Witton-le-Wear Primary School, 31 St James Gardens, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0BG
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 6.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149499
Other Primary Schools in Bishop Auckland
If Witton-le-Wear 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
Wearhead Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 1BN
Wolsingham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL13 3ET
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Frequently Asked Questions — Witton-le-Wear Primary School
Is Witton-le-Wear Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Witton-le-Wear Primary School currently has 115 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 100 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Witton-le-Wear Primary School? ▾
Admission to Witton-le-Wear 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-le-Wear Primary School cover? ▾
Witton-le-Wear 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 Witton-le-Wear Primary School? ▾
Witton-le-Wear Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.