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Kielder Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area

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

Kielder Primary School and Nursery is a community primary school in Hexham, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 11 pupils, and a capacity of 75 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

11

Pupils

75

Capacity

15%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2019

Kielder Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kielder Primary School and Nursery?

The catchment area for Kielder Primary School and Nursery 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 Kielder Primary School and Nursery 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 →

Kielder Primary School and Nursery: 75 places, 15% filled: places available

Kielder Primary School and Nursery has a published admission number of 75 places. 11 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 15%. At 15% full, the school currently has headroom below its 75 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. 27.3% of pupils at Kielder Primary School and Nursery 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 →

Kielder Primary School and Nursery: School Information

Full address
Kielder, Hexham, NE48 1HQ
Local authority
Northumberland
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
27.3% of pupils
DfE URN
122233

Other Primary Schools in Hexham

If Kielder Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hexham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Kielder Primary School and Nursery 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: Kielder Primary School and Nursery

What is the catchment area for Kielder Primary School and Nursery?

The catchment area for Kielder Primary School and Nursery 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 Kielder Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?

Kielder Primary School and Nursery has a capacity of 75 places and currently has 11 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Northumberland.

What is the admissions policy for Kielder Primary School and Nursery?

Admission to Kielder Primary School and Nursery 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 Kielder Primary School and Nursery cover?

Kielder Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Hexham, 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 Kielder Primary School and Nursery?

Kielder Primary School and Nursery was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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