Marsden Primary School Catchment Area
Marsden Primary School is a community primary school in Sunderland, South Tyneside , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 203 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
203
Pupils
210
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Marsden Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Marsden Primary School?
The catchment area for Marsden 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.
The catchment area for Marsden Primary School is set by South Tyneside and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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 →Marsden Primary School: 210 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Marsden Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 203 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, South Tyneside'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. 27.6% of pupils at Marsden Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across South Tyneside.
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 →
Marsden Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Mill Lane, Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7HJ
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 27.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108687
Other Primary Schools in Sunderland
If Marsden Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sunderland are the next closest alternatives.
Barnes Junior School Catchment Area
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Broadway Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SR4 8NW
Grangetown Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR2 8PX
Fulwell Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SR6 9EE
Grange Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR5 1EA
Grindon Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SR4 9QN
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Marsden 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: Marsden Primary School
What is the catchment area for Marsden Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Marsden 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 Marsden Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Marsden Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Marsden Primary School? ▾
Admission to Marsden 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 Marsden Primary School cover? ▾
Marsden Primary School is a primary school in Sunderland, 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 Marsden Primary School? ▾
Marsden Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.