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Hotspur Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Hotspur Primary School is a foundation primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 440 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

440

Pupils

420

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Hotspur Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hotspur Primary School?

The catchment area for Hotspur Primary School is the geographic zone Newcastle upon Tyne 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. Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Hotspur Primary School is set by Newcastle upon Tyne and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 440 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Newcastle upon Tyne publishes the 2027 Hotspur Primary School numbers →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Newcastle upon Tyne before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Newcastle upon Tyne catchment area documents →

Hotspur Primary School: at or above its 420 place limit

Hotspur Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 440 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 105%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Newcastle upon Tyne 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. 42.6% of pupils at Hotspur Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne school admissions →

Hotspur Primary School: School Information

Full address
Mowbray Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 5PA
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
42.6% of pupils
DfE URN
108491

Other Primary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

If Hotspur Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Hotspur 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hotspur Primary School

What is the catchment area for Hotspur Primary School?

The catchment area for Hotspur Primary School is the geographic zone Newcastle upon Tyne 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. Newcastle upon Tyne publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Hotspur Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Hotspur Primary School currently has 440 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Hotspur Primary School?

Admission to Hotspur Primary School is managed by Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Hotspur Primary School cover?

Hotspur Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 Hotspur Primary School?

Hotspur Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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