Atkinson Road Primary Academy Catchment Area
Atkinson Road Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 377 pupils, and a capacity of 524 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
377
Pupils
524
Capacity
72%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Atkinson Road Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Atkinson Road Primary Academy?
The catchment area for Atkinson Road Primary Academy is the geographic zone Newcastle upon Tyne 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. Newcastle upon Tyne publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, Atkinson Road Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Newcastle upon Tyne. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Newcastle upon Tyne before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Newcastle upon Tyne catchment area documents →Atkinson Road Primary Academy: 524 places, 72% filled: places available
Atkinson Road Primary Academy has a published admission number of 524 places. 377 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 72%. At 72% full, the school currently has headroom below its 524 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. 67.9% of pupils at Atkinson Road Primary Academy 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 Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne school admissions →
Atkinson Road Primary Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Atkinson Road, Benwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 8XT
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 67.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138212
Other Primary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
If Atkinson Road Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are the next closest alternatives.
Swalwell Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 3HZ
Front Street Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 4AY
Washingwell Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 4RB
Clover Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 5SJ
Fellside Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 5AY
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NE16 5QW
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Atkinson Road Primary Academy 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: Atkinson Road Primary Academy
What is the catchment area for Atkinson Road Primary Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Atkinson Road Primary Academy is the geographic zone Newcastle upon Tyne 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. Newcastle upon Tyne publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Atkinson Road Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Atkinson Road Primary Academy has a capacity of 524 places and currently has 377 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Newcastle upon Tyne.
What is the admissions policy for Atkinson Road Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Atkinson Road Primary Academy is managed by Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Atkinson Road Primary Academy cover? ▾
Atkinson Road Primary Academy is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 Atkinson Road Primary Academy? ▾
Atkinson Road Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.