Question 1

What schools serve Blaydon-on-Tyne?

Accepted Answer

There are 6 schools in Blaydon-on-Tyne, Gateshead — including West Lane Primary School, Blaydon West Primary School, Parkhead Community Primary School, St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Blaydon-on-Tyne?

Accepted Answer

Blaydon-on-Tyne has 5 primary schools and 1 secondary school.  All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Blaydon-on-Tyne?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Blaydon-on-Tyne, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Blaydon-on-Tyne schools are set by Gateshead and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Gateshead admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Blaydon-on-Tyne?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Blaydon-on-Tyne are set by Gateshead as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Blaydon-on-Tyne

Primary Schools in Blaydon-on-Tyne (5)

West Lane Primary School

Blaydon West Primary School

Parkhead Community Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon

Secondary Schools in Blaydon-on-Tyne (1)

St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon