Collingwood Primary School Catchment Area
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.
Cullercoats Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE30 4PB
Waterville Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE29 6SL
Percy Main Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE29 6JA
Riverside Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE29 6DQ
Monkhouse Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE30 3SH
Preston Grange Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE29 9QL
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.
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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.