Eastlea Primary School Catchment Area
Eastlea Primary School is a community primary school in Cramlington, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 228 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-11
Age range
228
Pupils
210
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Eastlea Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Eastlea Primary School?
The catchment area for Eastlea 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 Eastlea 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 →Eastlea Primary School: at or above its 210 place limit
Eastlea Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 228 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 109%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Northumberland allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 28.2% of pupils at Eastlea Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Northumberland.
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 →
Eastlea Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Skipton Close, Northburn Lea, Cramlington, NE23 3ST
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 28.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122191
Other Primary Schools in Cramlington
If Eastlea 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
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
Burnside Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE23 1XZ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Eastlea 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: Eastlea Primary School
What is the catchment area for Eastlea Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Eastlea 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 Eastlea Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Eastlea Primary School currently has 228 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Eastlea Primary School? ▾
Admission to Eastlea 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 Eastlea Primary School cover? ▾
Eastlea 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 Eastlea Primary School? ▾
Eastlea Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.