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Newbottle Primary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Newbottle Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 443 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

443

Pupils

420

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Newbottle Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Newbottle Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sunderland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 443 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sunderland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Newbottle Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Houghton Road, Newbottle, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4EE
Local authority
Sunderland
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
13.9% of pupils
DfE URN
140584

Other Primary Schools in Houghton le Spring

If Newbottle Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Houghton le Spring are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Newbottle Primary Academy

Is Newbottle Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Newbottle Primary Academy currently has 443 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Newbottle Primary Academy?

Admission to Newbottle Primary Academy is managed by Sunderland. 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 Newbottle Primary Academy cover?

Newbottle Primary Academy is a primary school in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, 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 Newbottle Primary Academy?

Newbottle Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.