Eslington Primary School Catchment Area
Eslington Primary School is a community special not applicable school in Gateshead , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 69 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
69
Pupils
70
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2017
Eslington Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Eslington Primary School?
The catchment area for Eslington Primary School is the geographic zone Gateshead uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Gateshead 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 Eslington 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.
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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 →Eslington Primary School: 70 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity
Eslington Primary School has a published admission number of 70 places. 69 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 70, Gateshead'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. 78.3% of pupils at Eslington 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 Gateshead.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Gateshead 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 Gateshead school admissions →
Eslington Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Hazel Road, Gateshead, NE8 2EP
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- School type
- Community special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 78.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 133397
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Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Eslington 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: Eslington Primary School
What is the catchment area for Eslington Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Eslington Primary School is the geographic zone Gateshead uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Gateshead publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Eslington Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Eslington Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 70 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Eslington Primary School? ▾
Admission to Eslington 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 Eslington Primary School cover? ▾
Eslington Primary School is a not applicable school in 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 Eslington Primary School? ▾
Eslington Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.