Schools in Bowburn
County Durham · 2 schools
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2
of 14 in & around Bowburn rated Good or Outstanding
Schools in Bowburn (2)
- Bowburn Primary School
Primary · Ages 2-11 · DH6 5FP
By type:Special schools in Bowburn (1)Primary schools in Bowburn (1)
2
1 primary · 0 secondary
464
77% capacity used
0
0 outstanding · 0 good
600
136 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
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School Capacity & Demand
Housing Growth Detected
56 new homes approved nearby. This could generate an estimated +14 primary and +10 secondary pupils.
Source: MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years)
Primary Schools
81% occupied · 102 spare places
Other schools near Bowburn
The closest schools in neighbouring towns and villages, by distance - useful if Bowburn's own schools don't cover the phase or place you need.
Coxhoe Primary School
Primary · Durham
Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Primary · Durham
Cassop Primary School
Primary · Durham · Good
Kelloe Primary School
Primary · Kelloe
West Cornforth Primary School
Primary · Ferryhill
Tudhoe Colliery Primary School
Primary · Spennymoor
Sherburn Primary School
Primary · Durham
Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy
Primary · Ferryhill
Questions parents ask about schools in Bowburn
How many schools are there in Bowburn?
Bowburn has 2 open schools: 1 state primary and 1 special.
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools
Do schools in Bowburn have catchment areas?
Most state schools in Bowburn have no fixed catchment boundary. When a school is oversubscribed, County Durham allocates places on its published criteria - usually looked-after children first, then siblings, then home-to-school distance - so the practical cut-off moves each year. Each school's page here shows an estimate of its catchment radius.
How do I apply for a school place in Bowburn?
Apply to County Durham through its coordinated admissions process, even for academies and faith schools. In England the closing date is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
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