NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School Catchment Area
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Ashington, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 219 pupils, and a capacity of 262 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
219
Pupils
262
Capacity
84%
Fill rate
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School?
The catchment area for NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Northumberland 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Northumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School is managed by Northumberland and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Northumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Northumberland catchment area documents →NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School: 262 places, 84% filled: places available
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 262 places. 219 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 262 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. 35.1% of pupils at NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Northumberland.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Northumberland 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 Northumberland school admissions →
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Norham Road, Ashington, NE63 0LF
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 35.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148763
Other Primary Schools in Ashington
If NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ashington are the next closest alternatives.
NCEA Bishop's Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE63 9FZ
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE63 9LR
NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE63 9LP
Central Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE63 0AX
Bothal Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE63 8HZ
Other Church of England Schools in Northumberland
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Northumberland. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Berwick St Mary's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Berwick-upon-Tweed
Chollerton Church of England Aided First School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Hexham
Felton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Morpeth
Whittingham Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Alnwick
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to NCEA James Knott CofE 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: NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
What is the catchment area for NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Northumberland 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Northumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School has a capacity of 262 places and currently has 219 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Northumberland.
What is the admissions policy for NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School? ▾
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Northumberland before each admissions cycle.
What age range does NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School cover? ▾
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School is a primary school in Ashington, Northumberland, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.