King Edwin Primary School Catchment Area
King Edwin Primary School is a community primary school in Amble, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 136 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
136
Pupils
210
Capacity
65%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
King Edwin Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for King Edwin Primary School?
The catchment area for King Edwin 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 King Edwin 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 →King Edwin Primary School: 210 places, 65% filled: places available
King Edwin Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 136 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 65%. At 65% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 23.5% of pupils at King Edwin 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 →
King Edwin Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- King Edwin Primary School, South Avenue, Amble, NE65 0ND
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 23.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122174
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to King Edwin 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: King Edwin Primary School
What is the catchment area for King Edwin Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for King Edwin 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 King Edwin Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
King Edwin Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 136 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Northumberland.
What is the admissions policy for King Edwin Primary School? ▾
Admission to King Edwin 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 King Edwin Primary School cover? ▾
King Edwin Primary School is a primary school in Amble, 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 King Edwin Primary School? ▾
King Edwin Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.