New Delaval Primary School Catchment Area
New Delaval Primary School is a community primary school in Blyth, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 237 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
237
Pupils
315
Capacity
75%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
New Delaval Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for New Delaval Primary School?
The catchment area for New Delaval 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 siblings. Northumberland 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 New Delaval Primary School is set by Northumberland 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 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 →New Delaval Primary School: 315 places, 75% filled: places available
New Delaval Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 237 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 315 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. 48.5% of pupils at New Delaval 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 Blyth.
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 →
New Delaval Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Delaval Gardens, New Delaval, Blyth, NE24 4DA
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 48.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122258
Other Primary Schools in Blyth
If New Delaval Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Blyth are the next closest alternatives.
Cambois Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE24 1RD
Horton Grange Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE24 4RE
Newsham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE24 4NX
Morpeth Road Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE24 5TQ
Malvin's Close Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NE24 5BL
Croftway Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NE24 2HP
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to New Delaval 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: New Delaval Primary School
What is the catchment area for New Delaval Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for New Delaval 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 siblings. Northumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is New Delaval Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
New Delaval Primary School has a capacity of 315 places and currently has 237 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Northumberland.
What is the admissions policy for New Delaval Primary School? ▾
Admission to New Delaval Primary School is managed by Northumberland. 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 New Delaval Primary School cover? ▾
New Delaval Primary School is a primary school in Blyth, Northumberland, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for New Delaval Primary School? ▾
New Delaval Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.