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Bill Quay Primary School Catchment Area

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

Bill Quay Primary School is a community primary school in Gateshead , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 200 pupils, and a capacity of 209 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

200

Pupils

209

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Bill Quay Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Bill Quay Primary School is set by Gateshead and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Gateshead catchment area documents →

Bill Quay Primary School — School Information

Full address
Davidson Road, Bill Quay, Gateshead, NE10 0UN
Local authority
Gateshead
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
12% of pupils
DfE URN
108357

Other Primary Schools in Gateshead

If Bill Quay Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gateshead are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bill Quay Primary School

Is Bill Quay Primary School oversubscribed?

Bill Quay Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 209 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bill Quay Primary School?

Admission to Bill Quay Primary School is managed by Gateshead. 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 Bill Quay Primary School cover?

Bill Quay Primary School is a primary school in Gateshead, 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 Bill Quay Primary School?

Bill Quay Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.