Byker Primary School Catchment Area
Byker Primary School is a community primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 421 pupils, and a capacity of 494 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
421
Pupils
494
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Byker Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Byker Primary School?
The catchment area for Byker 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 Byker 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.
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 →Byker Primary School: 494 places, 85% filled: places available
Byker Primary School has a published admission number of 494 places. 421 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 494 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. 79.3% of pupils at Byker 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 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 →
Byker Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Commercial Road, Byker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2AT
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 79.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108458
Other Primary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
If Byker 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 Byker 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.
Hotspur Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 0.6 miles away
Chillingham Road Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 0.7 miles away
Christ Church CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Newcastle upon Tyne · 0.9 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Byker Primary School
What is the catchment area for Byker Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Byker 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 Byker Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Byker Primary School has a capacity of 494 places and currently has 421 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Newcastle upon Tyne.
What is the admissions policy for Byker Primary School? ▾
Admission to Byker 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 Byker Primary School cover? ▾
Byker Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.