Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Bedlington, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 270 pupils, and a capacity of 330 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
270
Pupils
330
Capacity
82%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Northumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School is managed by Northumberland and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School: 330 places, 82% filled: places available
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 330 places. 270 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 330 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. 40.4% of pupils at Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School 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 Bedlington.
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 Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Gordon Terrace, Bedlington, NE22 5DE
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 40.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122281
Other Primary Schools in Bedlington
If Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bedlington are the next closest alternatives.
Bedlington West End Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE22 6EB
Bedlington Station Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE22 7JQ
Stead Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE22 5JS
Meadowdale Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE22 6HA
St Bede's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE22 6EQ
Other Church of England Schools in Northumberland
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Northumberland. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Berwick St Mary's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Berwick-upon-Tweed
Chollerton Church of England Aided First School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Hexham
Felton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Morpeth
Whittingham Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Alnwick
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Northumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 330 places and currently has 270 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Northumberland.
What is the admissions policy for Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School? ▾
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Northumberland before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England 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 Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School? ▾
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.