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Bedlington West End Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bedlington West End Primary School is a community primary school in Bedlington, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 216 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

216

Pupils

300

Capacity

72%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Bedlington West End Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bedlington West End Primary School?

The catchment area for Bedlington West End Primary School is the geographic zone Northumberland 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. Northumberland 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 Bedlington West End Primary School is set by Northumberland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Northumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Northumberland catchment area documents →

Bedlington West End Primary School: 300 places, 72% filled: places available

Bedlington West End Primary School has a published admission number of 300 places. 216 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 72%. At 72% full, the school currently has headroom below its 300 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. 22.9% of pupils at Bedlington West End Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Northumberland.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Northumberland 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 Northumberland school admissions →

Bedlington West End Primary School: School Information

Full address
Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, NE22 6EB
Local authority
Northumberland
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
22.9% of pupils
DfE URN
122176

Other Primary Schools in Bedlington

If Bedlington West End Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bedlington are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Bedlington West End Primary 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Bedlington West End Primary School

What is the catchment area for Bedlington West End Primary School?

The catchment area for Bedlington West End Primary School is the geographic zone Northumberland 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. Northumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Bedlington West End Primary School oversubscribed?

Bedlington West End Primary School has a capacity of 300 places and currently has 216 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Northumberland.

What is the admissions policy for Bedlington West End Primary School?

Admission to Bedlington West End Primary School is managed by Northumberland. 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 Bedlington West End Primary School cover?

Bedlington West End Primary School is a primary school in Bedlington, Northumberland, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bedlington West End Primary School?

Bedlington West End Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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