Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents - updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Lambton Primary School Catchment Area

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

Lambton Primary School is a community primary school in Washington, Sunderland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 182 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

182

Pupils

210

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Lambton Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lambton Primary School?

The catchment area for Lambton Primary School is the geographic zone Sunderland 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. Sunderland 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 Lambton 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.

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 →

Lambton Primary School: 210 places, 87% filled: places available

Lambton Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 182 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% 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. 25% of pupils at Lambton Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Sunderland.

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

Sunderland 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 Sunderland school admissions →

Lambton Primary School: School Information

Full address
Caradoc Close, Lambton Village, Washington, NE38 0PL
Local authority
Sunderland
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
25% of pupils
DfE URN
108817

Other Primary Schools in Washington

If Lambton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Washington are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Lambton 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: Lambton Primary School

What is the catchment area for Lambton Primary School?

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

Is Lambton Primary School oversubscribed?

Lambton Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 182 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sunderland.

What is the admissions policy for Lambton Primary School?

Admission to Lambton 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 Lambton Primary School cover?

Lambton Primary School is a primary school in Washington, 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 Lambton Primary School?

Lambton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

Get admissions updates by email

Join parents who get catchment boundary changes and key admissions dates - free, once per term.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time.