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Fell Dyke Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Fell Dyke Community Primary School is a community primary school in Gateshead , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 292 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

292

Pupils

360

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Fell Dyke Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Fell Dyke Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Fell Dyke Community Primary School is the geographic zone Gateshead 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. 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 Fell Dyke 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.

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 →

Fell Dyke Community Primary School: 360 places, 81% filled: places available

Fell Dyke Community Primary School has a published admission number of 360 places. 292 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 360 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. 66.5% of pupils at Fell Dyke Community 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 →

Fell Dyke Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Springwell Road, Gateshead, NE9 7AA
Local authority
Gateshead
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
66.5% of pupils
DfE URN
108379

Other Primary Schools in Gateshead

If Fell Dyke Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gateshead are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Fell Dyke Community 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Fell Dyke Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Fell Dyke Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Fell Dyke Community Primary School is the geographic zone Gateshead 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. Gateshead publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Fell Dyke Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Fell Dyke Community Primary School has a capacity of 360 places and currently has 292 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gateshead.

What is the admissions policy for Fell Dyke Community Primary School?

Admission to Fell Dyke 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 Fell Dyke Community Primary School cover?

Fell Dyke Community Primary School is a primary school in Gateshead, 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 Fell Dyke Community Primary School?

Fell Dyke Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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