Horton Grange Primary School Catchment Area
Horton Grange Primary School is a community primary school in Blyth, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 547 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
547
Pupils
630
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Horton Grange Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Horton Grange Primary School?
The catchment area for Horton Grange 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 Horton Grange 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 →Horton Grange Primary School: 630 places, 87% filled: places available
Horton Grange Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 547 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 630 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. 33.2% of pupils at Horton Grange Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Northumberland.
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 →
Horton Grange Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Cowpen Road, Blyth, NE24 4RE
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 33.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122254
Other Primary Schools in Blyth
If Horton Grange Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Blyth are the next closest alternatives.
Cambois Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE24 1RD
New Delaval Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE24 4DA
Newsham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE24 4NX
Morpeth Road Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE24 5TQ
Malvin's Close Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NE24 5BL
Croftway Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NE24 2HP
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Horton Grange 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: Horton Grange Primary School
What is the catchment area for Horton Grange Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Horton Grange 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 Horton Grange Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Horton Grange Primary School has a capacity of 630 places and currently has 547 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Northumberland.
What is the admissions policy for Horton Grange Primary School? ▾
Admission to Horton Grange 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 Horton Grange Primary School cover? ▾
Horton Grange Primary School is a primary school in Blyth, Northumberland, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Horton Grange Primary School? ▾
Horton Grange Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.