Forest Hall Primary School Catchment Area
Forest Hall Primary School is a foundation primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 157 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
157
Pupils
210
Capacity
75%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
Forest Hall Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Forest Hall Primary School?
The catchment area for Forest Hall 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 Forest Hall 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.
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 →Forest Hall Primary School: 210 places, 75% filled: places available
Forest Hall Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 157 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 42.3% of pupils at Forest Hall 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 Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
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 →
Forest Hall Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Delaval Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 9BA
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 42.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108605
Other Primary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
If Forest Hall Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are the next closest alternatives.
Swalwell Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 3HZ
Front Street Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 4AY
Washingwell Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 4RB
Clover Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 5SJ
Fellside Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 5AY
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NE16 5QW
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Forest Hall 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: Forest Hall Primary School
What is the catchment area for Forest Hall Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Forest Hall 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 Forest Hall Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Forest Hall Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 157 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Tyneside.
What is the admissions policy for Forest Hall Primary School? ▾
Admission to Forest Hall 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 Forest Hall Primary School cover? ▾
Forest Hall Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, 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 Forest Hall Primary School? ▾
Forest Hall Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.