New York Primary School Catchment Area
New York Primary School is a community primary school in North Shields, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 397 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2-11
Age range
397
Pupils
315
Capacity
126%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
New York Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for New York Primary School?
The catchment area for New York Primary School is the geographic zone North 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. North 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 New York Primary School is set by North 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 North Tyneside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Tyneside catchment area documents →New York Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 126% capacity
New York Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 397 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 126%. At 126% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. North Tyneside allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 39.1% of pupils at New York Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Tyneside.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North 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 North Tyneside school admissions →
New York Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Lanark Close, North Shields, NE29 8DP
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 39.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108607
Other Primary Schools in North Shields
If New York Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in North Shields are the next closest alternatives.
Cullercoats Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE30 4PB
Waterville Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE29 6SL
Percy Main Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE29 6JA
Riverside Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE29 6DQ
Monkhouse Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE30 3SH
Preston Grange Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE29 9QL
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to New York 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 York Primary School
What is the catchment area for New York Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for New York Primary School is the geographic zone North 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. North Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is New York Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, New York Primary School currently has 397 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for New York Primary School? ▾
Admission to New York Primary School is managed by North 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 New York Primary School cover? ▾
New York Primary School is a primary school in North Shields, North Tyneside, 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 York Primary School? ▾
New York Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.