Appletree Gardens First School Catchment Area
Appletree Gardens First School is a foundation primary school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 2-9, with 345 pupils, and a capacity of 293 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2-9
Age range
345
Pupils
293
Capacity
118%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Appletree Gardens First School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Appletree Gardens First School?
The catchment area for Appletree Gardens First School is the geographic zone North Tyneside 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. North Tyneside 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 Appletree Gardens First School is set by North Tyneside and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North Tyneside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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Appletree Gardens First School has a published admission number of 293 places. 345 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 118%. At 118% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. North Tyneside allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 29.1% of pupils at Appletree Gardens First School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Tyneside.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North Tyneside 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. Find North Tyneside school admissions →
Appletree Gardens First School: School Information
- Full address
- Appletree Gardens, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, NE25 8XS
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-9 years
- Free school meals
- 29.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108584
Other Primary Schools in Whitley Bay
If Appletree Gardens First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Whitley Bay are the next closest alternatives.
Rockcliffe First School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE26 2NR
Southridge First School Catchment Area
Community school · NE25 9UD
South Wellfield First School Catchment Area
Community school · NE25 9QL
Marine Park First School Catchment Area
Community school · NE26 1LT
Coquet Park First School Catchment Area
Community school · NE26 1TQ
Langley First School Catchment Area
Community school · NE25 9DL
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Appletree Gardens First 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: Appletree Gardens First School
What is the catchment area for Appletree Gardens First School? ▾
The catchment area for Appletree Gardens First School is the geographic zone North Tyneside 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. North Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Appletree Gardens First School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Appletree Gardens First School currently has 345 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 293 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Appletree Gardens First School? ▾
Admission to Appletree Gardens First School is managed by North Tyneside. 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 Appletree Gardens First School cover? ▾
Appletree Gardens First School is a primary school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, serving pupils aged 2-9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Appletree Gardens First School? ▾
Appletree Gardens First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.