Hipsburn Primary School Catchment Area
Hipsburn Primary School is a community primary school in Alnwick, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 102 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
102
Pupils
150
Capacity
68%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Hipsburn Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Hipsburn Primary School?
The catchment area for Hipsburn 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 siblings. Northumberland 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 Hipsburn Primary School is set by Northumberland 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 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 →Hipsburn Primary School: 150 places, 68% filled: places available
Hipsburn Primary School has a published admission number of 150 places. 102 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 68%. At 68% full, the school currently has headroom below its 150 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. 5.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Alnwick.
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 →
Hipsburn Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Lesbury, Alnwick, NE66 3PX
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 5.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122264
Other Primary Schools in Alnwick
If Hipsburn Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Alnwick are the next closest alternatives.
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Swansfield Park Primary School Catchment Area
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Branton Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
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Shilbottle Primary School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Hipsburn 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: Hipsburn Primary School
What is the catchment area for Hipsburn Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Hipsburn 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 siblings. Northumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Hipsburn Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Hipsburn Primary School has a capacity of 150 places and currently has 102 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Northumberland.
What is the admissions policy for Hipsburn Primary School? ▾
Admission to Hipsburn Primary School is managed by Northumberland. 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 Hipsburn Primary School cover? ▾
Hipsburn Primary School is a primary school in Alnwick, 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 Hipsburn Primary School? ▾
Hipsburn Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.