Felton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Felton Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Morpeth, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 97 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
97
Pupils
105
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Felton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Felton Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for Felton Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Northumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Felton Church of England Primary School is managed by Northumberland and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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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 →Felton Church of England Primary School: 105 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity
Felton Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 97 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 105, 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. 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Morpeth.
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 →
Felton Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Mouldshaugh Lane, Felton, Morpeth, NE65 9PY
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- DfE URN
- 122273
Other Primary Schools in Morpeth
If Felton Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Morpeth are the next closest alternatives.
Amble Links Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE65 0SA
Broomhill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE65 9UT
Red Row Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE61 5AS
Ellington Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE61 5HL
Linton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE61 5SG
Morpeth First School Catchment Area
Community school · NE61 2AP
Other Church of England Schools in Northumberland
Felton Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Northumberland. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Berwick St Mary's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Berwick-upon-Tweed
Chollerton Church of England Aided First School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Hexham
Whittingham Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Alnwick
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Bedlington
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Felton Church of England 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.
Swarland Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Morpeth · 2.4 miles away
Longhorsley St Helen's Church of England Aided First School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Morpeth · 4.5 miles away
NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Morpeth · 4.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Felton Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for Felton Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Felton Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Northumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Felton Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Felton Church of England Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 105 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Felton Church of England Primary School? ▾
Felton Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Northumberland before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Felton Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Felton Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Morpeth, 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 Felton Church of England Primary School? ▾
Felton Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.