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Kenton Bar Primary School Catchment Area

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

Kenton Bar Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 275 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

275

Pupils

420

Capacity

65%

Fill rate

Kenton Bar Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kenton Bar Primary School?

The catchment area for Kenton Bar 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.

As an academy, Kenton Bar Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Newcastle upon Tyne. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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 →

Kenton Bar Primary School: 420 places, 65% filled: places available

Kenton Bar Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 275 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 65%. At 65% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 57.8% of pupils at Kenton Bar 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 →

Kenton Bar Primary School: School Information

Full address
Ryal Walk, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 3YF
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
57.8% of pupils
DfE URN
143267

Other Primary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

If Kenton Bar 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 Kenton Bar 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: Kenton Bar Primary School

What is the catchment area for Kenton Bar Primary School?

The catchment area for Kenton Bar 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 Kenton Bar Primary School oversubscribed?

Kenton Bar Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 275 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Newcastle upon Tyne.

What is the admissions policy for Kenton Bar Primary School?

Admission to Kenton Bar 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 Kenton Bar Primary School cover?

Kenton Bar 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.

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