Newsham Primary School Catchment Area
Newsham Primary School is a community primary school in Blyth, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 447 pupils, and a capacity of 457 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
447
Pupils
457
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
Newsham Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Newsham Primary School?
The catchment area for Newsham 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 Newsham 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.
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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 →Newsham Primary School: 457 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity
Newsham Primary School has a published admission number of 457 places. 447 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 457, Northumberland's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 37.9% of pupils at Newsham 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 →
Newsham Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Warwick Street, Blyth, NE24 4NX
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 37.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122261
Other Primary Schools in Blyth
If Newsham 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
New Delaval Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE24 4DA
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 Newsham 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: Newsham Primary School
What is the catchment area for Newsham Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Newsham 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 Newsham Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Newsham Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 457 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Newsham Primary School? ▾
Admission to Newsham 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 Newsham Primary School cover? ▾
Newsham Primary School is a primary school in Blyth, Northumberland, 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 Newsham Primary School? ▾
Newsham Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.