Larkspur Community Primary School Catchment Area
Larkspur Community Primary School is a community primary school in Gateshead , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 157 pupils, and a capacity of 203 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
157
Pupils
203
Capacity
77%
Fill rate
Larkspur Community Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Larkspur Community Primary School?
The catchment area for Larkspur Community Primary School is the geographic zone Gateshead 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. Gateshead 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 Larkspur Community Primary School is set by Gateshead 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 Gateshead before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Gateshead catchment area documents →Larkspur Community Primary School: 203 places, 77% filled: places available
Larkspur Community Primary School has a published admission number of 203 places. 157 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 203 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. 68.8% of pupils at Larkspur Community 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 Gateshead.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Gateshead 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 Gateshead school admissions →
Larkspur Community Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Beacon Lough East, Gateshead, NE9 6SS
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 68.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108330
Other Primary Schools in Gateshead
If Larkspur Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gateshead are the next closest alternatives.
Carr Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE9 5NB
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE8 4UN
South Street Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE8 4BB
Bede Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE10 0DJ
Dunston Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE11 9NX
Bill Quay Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE10 0UN
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Larkspur Community 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: Larkspur Community Primary School
What is the catchment area for Larkspur Community Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Larkspur Community Primary School is the geographic zone Gateshead 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. Gateshead publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Larkspur Community Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Larkspur Community Primary School has a capacity of 203 places and currently has 157 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gateshead.
What is the admissions policy for Larkspur Community Primary School? ▾
Admission to Larkspur Community Primary School is managed by Gateshead. 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 Larkspur Community Primary School cover? ▾
Larkspur Community Primary School is a primary school in Gateshead, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.