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Christ Church CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Christ Church CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 135 pupils, and a capacity of 176 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

135

Pupils

176

Capacity

77%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Christ Church CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Christ Church CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Christ Church CofE 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 Christ Church CofE 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 →

Christ Church CofE Primary School: 176 places, 77% filled: places available

Christ Church CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 176 places. 135 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 176 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. 58.7% of pupils at Christ Church CofE 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 →

Christ Church CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Shieldfield Green, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1XA
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
58.7% of pupils
DfE URN
108493

Other Primary Schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

If Christ Church CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

Christ Church CofE 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.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Christ Church CofE 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Christ Church CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for Christ Church CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Christ Church CofE 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 Christ Church CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Christ Church CofE Primary School has a capacity of 176 places and currently has 135 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Newcastle upon Tyne.

What is the admissions policy for Christ Church CofE Primary School?

Christ Church CofE 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 Christ Church CofE Primary School cover?

Christ Church CofE Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Christ Church CofE Primary School?

Christ Church CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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