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Collingwood Primary School Catchment Area

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

Collingwood Primary School is a community primary school in North Shields, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 332 pupils, and a capacity of 410 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

332

Pupils

410

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Collingwood Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Collingwood Primary School?

The catchment area for Collingwood Primary School is the geographic zone North Tyneside 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. North Tyneside 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 Collingwood Primary School is set by North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find North Tyneside catchment area documents →

Collingwood Primary School: 410 places, 81% filled: places available

Collingwood Primary School has a published admission number of 410 places. 332 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 410 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. 59.2% of pupils at Collingwood 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 North Shields.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside school admissions →

Collingwood Primary School: School Information

Full address
Oswin Terrace, North Shields, NE29 7JQ
Local authority
North Tyneside
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
59.2% of pupils
DfE URN
108602

Other Primary Schools in North Shields

If Collingwood Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in North Shields are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Collingwood 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: Collingwood Primary School

What is the catchment area for Collingwood Primary School?

The catchment area for Collingwood Primary School is the geographic zone North Tyneside 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. North Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Collingwood Primary School oversubscribed?

Collingwood Primary School has a capacity of 410 places and currently has 332 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Tyneside.

What is the admissions policy for Collingwood Primary School?

Admission to Collingwood Primary School is managed by North Tyneside. 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 Collingwood Primary School cover?

Collingwood Primary School is a primary school in North Shields, North Tyneside, 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 Collingwood Primary School?

Collingwood Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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