Burnside Primary School Catchment Area
Burnside Primary School is a community primary school in Cramlington, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 474 pupils, and a capacity of 518 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2-11
Age range
474
Pupils
518
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Burnside Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Burnside Primary School?
The catchment area for Burnside 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 Burnside 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.
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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 →Burnside Primary School: 518 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity
Burnside Primary School has a published admission number of 518 places. 474 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 518, Northumberland's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 7.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Cramlington.
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 →
Burnside Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Northumbrian Road, Cramlington, NE23 1XZ
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 7.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122266
Other Primary Schools in Cramlington
If Burnside Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cramlington are the next closest alternatives.
Fordley Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE23 7AL
Burradon Community Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE23 7NG
Eastlea Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE23 3ST
Beaconhill Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE23 8EH
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE23 1RQ
Seghill First School Catchment Area
Community school · NE23 7SB
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Burnside 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.
Greenfields Community Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 3.5 miles away
Bailey Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Killingworth · 3.9 miles away
Hazlewood Community Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 4.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Burnside Primary School
What is the catchment area for Burnside Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Burnside 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 Burnside Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Burnside Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 518 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Burnside Primary School? ▾
Admission to Burnside 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 Burnside Primary School cover? ▾
Burnside Primary School is a primary school in Cramlington, 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 Burnside Primary School? ▾
Burnside Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.