Fordley Primary School Catchment Area
Fordley Primary School is a foundation primary school in Cramlington, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 383 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2-11
Age range
383
Pupils
420
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Fordley Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Fordley Primary School?
The catchment area for Fordley Primary School is the geographic zone North Tyneside 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. North Tyneside 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 Fordley Primary School is set by North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Tyneside catchment area documents →Fordley Primary School: 420 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity
Fordley Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 383 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, North Tyneside'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. 37.3% of pupils at Fordley Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Tyneside.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside school admissions →
Fordley Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Dudley Drive, Dudley, Cramlington, NE23 7AL
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 37.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108611
Other Primary Schools in Cramlington
If Fordley Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cramlington are the next closest alternatives.
Burradon Community Primary School Catchment Area
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Eastlea Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE23 3ST
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 Fordley 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: Fordley Primary School
What is the catchment area for Fordley Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Fordley Primary School is the geographic zone North Tyneside 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. North Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Fordley Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Fordley Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Fordley Primary School? ▾
Admission to Fordley Primary School is managed by North Tyneside. 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 Fordley Primary School cover? ▾
Fordley Primary School is a primary school in Cramlington, North Tyneside, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.