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Lemington Riverside Primary School Catchment Area

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

Lemington Riverside Primary School is a foundation primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 207 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

207

Pupils

210

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Lemington Riverside Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lemington Riverside Primary School?

The catchment area for Lemington Riverside 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.

The catchment area for Lemington Riverside Primary School is set by Newcastle upon Tyne and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Lemington Riverside Primary School: 210 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Lemington Riverside Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 207 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, Newcastle upon Tyne's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 66.2% of pupils at Lemington Riverside 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 →

Lemington Riverside Primary School: School Information

Full address
Rokeby Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 8RR
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
66.2% of pupils
DfE URN
108456

Other Primary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

If Lemington Riverside 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 Lemington Riverside 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: Lemington Riverside Primary School

What is the catchment area for Lemington Riverside Primary School?

The catchment area for Lemington Riverside 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 Lemington Riverside Primary School oversubscribed?

Lemington Riverside Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Lemington Riverside Primary School?

Admission to Lemington Riverside 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 Lemington Riverside Primary School cover?

Lemington Riverside 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lemington Riverside Primary School?

Lemington Riverside Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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