Benton Park Primary School Catchment Area
Benton Park Primary School is a foundation primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 462 pupils, and a capacity of 458 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-11
Age range
462
Pupils
458
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2015
Benton Park Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Benton Park Primary School?
The catchment area for Benton Park Primary School 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.
The catchment area for Benton Park Primary School is set by Newcastle upon Tyne 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 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 →Benton Park Primary School: at or above its 458 place limit
Benton Park Primary School has a published admission number of 458 places. 462 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 458 places. Newcastle upon Tyne allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 11.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part 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 →
Benton Park Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Corchester Walk, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7SS
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 11.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108459
Other Primary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
If Benton Park Primary School 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 Benton Park 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: Benton Park Primary School
What is the catchment area for Benton Park Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Benton Park Primary School 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 Benton Park Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Benton Park Primary School currently has 462 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 458 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Benton Park Primary School? ▾
Admission to Benton Park Primary School 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 Benton Park Primary School cover? ▾
Benton Park Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 Benton Park Primary School? ▾
Benton Park Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.