Yohden Primary School Catchment Area
Yohden Primary School is a community primary school in Peterlee, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 156 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
156
Pupils
270
Capacity
58%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Yohden Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Yohden Primary School?
The catchment area for Yohden 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 Yohden 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 →Yohden Primary School: 270 places, 58% filled: places available
Yohden Primary School has a published admission number of 270 places. 156 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 58%. At 58% full, the school currently has headroom below its 270 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. 42.3% of pupils at Yohden 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 Peterlee.
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) →
Yohden Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Windsor Terrace, Horden, Peterlee, SR8 4HP
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 42.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114197
Other Primary Schools in Peterlee
If Yohden Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Peterlee are the next closest alternatives.
Cotsford Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR8 4EH
Acre Rigg Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SR8 2DU
Howletch Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR8 2NQ
Easington Colliery Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR8 3DJ
Seascape Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR8 5NJ
Shotton Hall Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR8 1NX
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Yohden 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: Yohden Primary School
What is the catchment area for Yohden Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Yohden 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 Yohden Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yohden Primary School has a capacity of 270 places and currently has 156 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Yohden Primary School? ▾
Admission to Yohden 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 Yohden Primary School cover? ▾
Yohden Primary School is a primary school in Peterlee, 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 Yohden Primary School? ▾
Yohden Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.