May Bank Infants' School Catchment Area
May Bank Infants' School is a community primary school in Newcastle, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 5–7, with 165 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5–7
Age range
165
Pupils
180
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
May Bank Infants' School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for May Bank Infants' School is set by Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →May Bank Infants' School — School Information
- Full address
- Basford Park Road, May Bank, Newcastle, ST5 0PT
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–7 years
- Free school meals
- 4.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 124115
Other Primary Schools in Newcastle
If May Bank Infants' School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newcastle are the next closest alternatives.
Hassell Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ST5 1LF
St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · ST5 7AB
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · ST5 6QJ
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · ST5 0HU
Bursley Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · ST5 8JQ
Churchfields Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · ST5 7HY
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Frequently Asked Questions — May Bank Infants' School
Is May Bank Infants' School oversubscribed? ▾
May Bank Infants' School is operating close to its capacity of 180 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for May Bank Infants' School? ▾
Admission to May Bank Infants' School is managed by Staffordshire. 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 May Bank Infants' School cover? ▾
May Bank Infants' School is a primary school in Newcastle, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 5–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for May Bank Infants' School? ▾
May Bank Infants' School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.