Hedworth Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Hedworth Lane Primary School is a community primary school in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 288 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
288
Pupils
315
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Hedworth Lane Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Hedworth Lane Primary School?
The catchment area for Hedworth Lane 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 Hedworth Lane 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.
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Hedworth Lane Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 288 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 315, 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. 26.7% of pupils at Hedworth Lane 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 →
Hedworth Lane Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Hedworth Lane, Boldon Colliery, NE35 9JB
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 26.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108686
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Hedworth Lane 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: Hedworth Lane Primary School
What is the catchment area for Hedworth Lane Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Hedworth Lane 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 Hedworth Lane Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Hedworth Lane Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 315 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Hedworth Lane Primary School? ▾
Admission to Hedworth Lane 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 Hedworth Lane Primary School cover? ▾
Hedworth Lane Primary School is a primary school in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Hedworth Lane Primary School? ▾
Hedworth Lane Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.