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Woodlea Primary School Catchment Area

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

Woodlea Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Houghton le Spring, County Durham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 209 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

209

Pupils

210

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Woodlea Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Woodlea 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.

Operating near capacity: 100% 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 →

Woodlea Primary School — School Information

Full address
Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6AR
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
23.2% of pupils
DfE URN
151176

Other Primary Schools in Houghton le Spring

If Woodlea Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Houghton le Spring are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Woodlea Primary School

Is Woodlea Primary School oversubscribed?

Woodlea Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Woodlea Primary School?

Admission to Woodlea 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 Woodlea Primary School cover?

Woodlea Primary School is a primary school in Houghton le Spring, County Durham, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Woodlea Primary School?

Woodlea Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.