Cramlington Northburn Primary School Catchment Area
Cramlington Northburn Primary School is a community primary school in Cramlington, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 297 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
297
Pupils
300
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Cramlington Northburn Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Cramlington Northburn Primary School?
The catchment area for Cramlington Northburn 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 Cramlington Northburn 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 →Cramlington Northburn Primary School: 300 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity
Cramlington Northburn Primary School has a published admission number of 300 places. 297 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 300, Northumberland's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Cramlington.
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 →
Cramlington Northburn Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Horton Drive, Cramlington, NE23 3QS
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 9.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122269
Other Primary Schools in Cramlington
If Cramlington Northburn Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cramlington are the next closest alternatives.
Fordley Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE23 7AL
Burradon Community Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE23 7NG
Eastlea Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE23 3ST
Beaconhill Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE23 8EH
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE23 1RQ
Seghill First School Catchment Area
Community school · NE23 7SB
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Cramlington Northburn 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.
Greenfields Community Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 3.6 miles away
Hazlewood Community Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 4.0 miles away
Bailey Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Killingworth · 4.1 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Cramlington Northburn Primary School
What is the catchment area for Cramlington Northburn Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Cramlington Northburn 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 Cramlington Northburn Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Cramlington Northburn Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 300 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Cramlington Northburn Primary School? ▾
Admission to Cramlington Northburn 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 Cramlington Northburn Primary School cover? ▾
Cramlington Northburn Primary School is a primary school in Cramlington, Northumberland, 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 Cramlington Northburn Primary School? ▾
Cramlington Northburn Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.