Cambois Primary School Catchment Area
Cambois Primary School is a community primary school in Blyth, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 129 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2-11
Age range
129
Pupils
105
Capacity
123%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Cambois Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Cambois Primary School?
The catchment area for Cambois 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 Cambois 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 →Cambois Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 123% capacity
Cambois Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 129 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 123%. At 123% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Northumberland allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 38% of pupils at Cambois Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Northumberland.
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 →
Cambois Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Cowgate, Cambois, Blyth, NE24 1RD
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 38% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122179
Other Primary Schools in Blyth
If Cambois Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Blyth are the next closest alternatives.
Horton Grange Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE24 4RE
New Delaval Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE24 4DA
Newsham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE24 4NX
Morpeth Road Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE24 5TQ
Malvin's Close Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NE24 5BL
Croftway Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NE24 2HP
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Cambois 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: Cambois Primary School
What is the catchment area for Cambois Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Cambois 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 Cambois Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Cambois Primary School currently has 129 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Cambois Primary School? ▾
Admission to Cambois 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 Cambois Primary School cover? ▾
Cambois Primary School is a primary school in Blyth, 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 Cambois Primary School? ▾
Cambois Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.