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Bothal Academy Catchment Area

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

Bothal Academy is an academy converter primary school in Ashington, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 2-11, and a capacity of 650 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

650

Capacity

Outstanding

Ofsted 2023

Bothal Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bothal Academy?

The catchment area for Bothal Academy 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.

As an academy, Bothal Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Northumberland. 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 Northumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Bothal Academy: School Information

Full address
Wansbeck Road, Ashington, NE63 8HZ
Local authority
Northumberland
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
DfE URN
152256

Other Primary Schools in Ashington

If Bothal Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ashington are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Bothal 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Bothal Academy

What is the catchment area for Bothal Academy?

The catchment area for Bothal Academy 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 Bothal Academy oversubscribed?

Bothal Academy has a capacity of 650 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Northumberland.

What is the admissions policy for Bothal Academy?

Admission to Bothal Academy 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 Bothal Academy cover?

Bothal Academy is a primary school in Ashington, Northumberland, 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 Bothal Academy?

Bothal Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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