Hadrian Primary School Catchment Area
Hadrian Primary School is a community primary school in South Shields, South Tyneside , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 266 pupils, and a capacity of 280 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
266
Pupils
280
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Hadrian Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Hadrian Primary School?
The catchment area for Hadrian Primary School is the geographic zone South 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. South 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 Hadrian Primary School is set by South 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 South Tyneside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find South Tyneside catchment area documents →Hadrian Primary School: 280 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity
Hadrian Primary School has a published admission number of 280 places. 266 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 280, South 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. 28.9% of pupils at Hadrian Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across South Tyneside.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
South 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 South Tyneside school admissions →
Hadrian Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Baring Street, South Shields, NE33 2BB
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 28.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108668
Other Primary Schools in South Shields
If Hadrian Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in South Shields are the next closest alternatives.
Laygate Community School Catchment Area
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Mortimer Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE34 0RW
Stanhope Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE33 4SZ
Biddick Hall Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · NE34 9SP
Biddick Hall Infants' School Catchment Area
Community school · NE34 9JD
Lord Blyton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE34 9BN
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Hadrian 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: Hadrian Primary School
What is the catchment area for Hadrian Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Hadrian Primary School is the geographic zone South 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. South Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Hadrian Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Hadrian Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 280 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Hadrian Primary School? ▾
Admission to Hadrian Primary School is managed by South 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 Hadrian Primary School cover? ▾
Hadrian Primary School is a primary school in South Shields, South 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 Hadrian Primary School? ▾
Hadrian Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.