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Admissions
Admissions Information
Information on how to apply for a place at {schoolName}.
Admissions
Info Available
Admissions guidance and application details for {schoolName}.
How to Apply
using the Parent Portal on Durham County Council’s website. This is the quickest way to apply and you’ll receive immediate confirmation that your application has been submitted.
Understanding Catchment Distances
Most schools allocate remaining places based on straight-line distance from the school gates after priority criteria (like Looked After Children or Siblings) are met. <bold>As a result, exact "catchment postcodes" do not permanently exist.</bold> The cut-off distance shrinks or expands every single year depending on local birth rates and application volume.