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Hylton Castle Primary School Catchment Area

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

Hylton Castle Primary School is a community primary school in Sunderland , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 232 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

232

Pupils

240

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Hylton Castle Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Hylton Castle Primary School is set by Sunderland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Sunderland catchment area documents →

Hylton Castle Primary School — School Information

Full address
Caithness Road, Hylton Castle, Sunderland, SR5 3RE
Local authority
Sunderland
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
46.3% of pupils
DfE URN
108832

Other Primary Schools in Sunderland

If Hylton Castle Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sunderland are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hylton Castle Primary School

Is Hylton Castle Primary School oversubscribed?

Hylton Castle Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Hylton Castle Primary School?

Admission to Hylton Castle Primary School is managed by Sunderland. 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 Hylton Castle Primary School cover?

Hylton Castle Primary School is a primary school in Sunderland, 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 Hylton Castle Primary School?

Hylton Castle Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.