Holywell Village First School Catchment Area
Holywell Village First School is a community primary school in Whitley Bay, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 3-9, with 157 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-9
Age range
157
Pupils
150
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Holywell Village First School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Holywell Village First School?
The catchment area for Holywell Village First 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 Holywell Village First 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.
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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.
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Holywell Village First School has a published admission number of 150 places. 157 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 105%. The school is at or above its published limit of 150 places. Northumberland allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 13.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Whitley Bay.
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 →
Holywell Village First School: School Information
- Full address
- Holywell, Holywell Village, Whitley Bay, NE25 0LN
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-9 years
- Free school meals
- 13.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122195
Other Primary Schools in Whitley Bay
If Holywell Village First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Whitley Bay are the next closest alternatives.
Rockcliffe First School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE26 2NR
Appletree Gardens First School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE25 8XS
Southridge First School Catchment Area
Community school · NE25 9UD
South Wellfield First School Catchment Area
Community school · NE25 9QL
Marine Park First School Catchment Area
Community school · NE26 1LT
Coquet Park First School Catchment Area
Community school · NE26 1TQ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Holywell Village First 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: Holywell Village First School
What is the catchment area for Holywell Village First School? ▾
The catchment area for Holywell Village First 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 Holywell Village First School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Holywell Village First School currently has 157 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 150 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Holywell Village First School? ▾
Admission to Holywell Village First 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 Holywell Village First School cover? ▾
Holywell Village First School is a primary school in Whitley Bay, Northumberland, serving pupils aged 3-9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.