Central Walker Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Central Walker Church of England Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 441 pupils, and a capacity of 496 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
441
Pupils
496
Capacity
89%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Central Walker Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Central Walker Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for Central Walker Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Newcastle upon Tyne publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Central Walker Church of England Primary School is managed by Newcastle upon Tyne and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 →Central Walker Church of England Primary School: 496 places, 89% filled: places available
Central Walker Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 496 places. 441 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 496 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. 73.8% of pupils at Central Walker Church of England 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 →
Central Walker Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Lancefield Avenue, Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 2NP
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 73.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144270
Other Primary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
If Central Walker Church of England 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
Other Church of England Schools in Newcastle upon Tyne
Central Walker Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Newcastle upon Tyne. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Christ Church CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Newcastle upon Tyne
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne
St Paul's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST Catchment Area
Other independent school ·
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Central Walker Church of England 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: Central Walker Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for Central Walker Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Central Walker Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. 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 Central Walker Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Central Walker Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 496 places and currently has 441 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Newcastle upon Tyne.
What is the admissions policy for Central Walker Church of England Primary School? ▾
Central Walker Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Newcastle upon Tyne before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Central Walker Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Central Walker Church of England 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.
What is the Ofsted rating for Central Walker Church of England Primary School? ▾
Central Walker Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.