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Crookhill Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Crookhill Community Primary School is a community primary school in Ryton, Gateshead , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 192 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

192

Pupils

210

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Crookhill Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Crookhill Community Primary School is set by Gateshead and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Gateshead before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Gateshead catchment area documents →

Crookhill Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Hexham Old Road, Ryton, NE40 3ES
Local authority
Gateshead
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
32.8% of pupils
DfE URN
108366

Other Primary Schools in Ryton

If Crookhill Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ryton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Crookhill Community Primary School

Is Crookhill Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Crookhill Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Crookhill Community Primary School?

Admission to Crookhill Community Primary School is managed by Gateshead. 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 Crookhill Community Primary School cover?

Crookhill Community Primary School is a primary school in Ryton, Gateshead, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Crookhill Community Primary School?

Crookhill Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.