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Marine Park Primary School Catchment Area

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

Marine Park Primary School is an academy converter primary school in South Shields, South Tyneside , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 194 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

194

Pupils

236

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

Marine Park Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Marine Park Primary School?

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

As an academy, Marine Park Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with South Tyneside. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by South Tyneside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find South Tyneside catchment area documents →

Marine Park Primary School: 236 places, 82% filled: places available

Marine Park Primary School has a published admission number of 236 places. 194 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 236 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. 54.5% of pupils at Marine Park 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 South Shields.

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

South Tyneside 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 South Tyneside school admissions →

Marine Park Primary School: School Information

Full address
Hatfield Square, Woodbine Estate, South Shields, NE33 2RD
Local authority
South Tyneside
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
54.5% of pupils
DfE URN
151264

Other Primary Schools in South Shields

If Marine Park Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in South Shields are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Marine Park 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: Marine Park Primary School

What is the catchment area for Marine Park Primary School?

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

Is Marine Park Primary School oversubscribed?

Marine Park Primary School has a capacity of 236 places and currently has 194 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with South Tyneside.

What is the admissions policy for Marine Park Primary School?

Admission to Marine Park Primary School is managed by South Tyneside. 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 Marine Park Primary School cover?

Marine Park Primary School is a primary school in South Shields, South Tyneside, 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 Marine Park Primary School?

Marine Park Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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