Northgate Primary School Catchment Area
Northgate Primary School is a free s primary school in Bridgwater, Somerset , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 261 pupils, and a capacity of 446 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
261
Pupils
446
Capacity
59%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Northgate Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Northgate Primary School?
The catchment area for Northgate Primary School is the geographic zone Somerset 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. Somerset 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 Northgate Primary School is set by Somerset 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 Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Somerset catchment area documents →Northgate Primary School: 446 places, 59% filled: places available
Northgate Primary School has a published admission number of 446 places. 261 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 59%. At 59% full, the school currently has headroom below its 446 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. 31.2% of pupils at Northgate Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Somerset.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Somerset 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. Somerset Council school admissions (official) →
Northgate Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Northgate, Bridgwater, TA6 3EU
- Local authority
- Somerset
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 31.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144757
Other Primary Schools in Bridgwater
If Northgate Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bridgwater are the next closest alternatives.
Ashcott Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TA7 9PP
Eastover Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TA6 5EX
Hamp Nursery and Infants' School Catchment Area
Community school · TA6 6JB
Catcott Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TA7 9HD
North Newton Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TA7 0BG
Somerset Bridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TA6 6AH
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Northgate 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.
Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre Catchment Area
Academy converter · Bridgwater · 0.4 miles away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater Catchment Area
Academy converter · Bridgwater · 0.6 miles away
Hamp Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Bridgwater · 0.9 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Northgate Primary School
What is the catchment area for Northgate Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Northgate Primary School is the geographic zone Somerset 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. Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Northgate Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Northgate Primary School has a capacity of 446 places and currently has 261 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Somerset.
What is the admissions policy for Northgate Primary School? ▾
Admission to Northgate Primary School is managed by Somerset. 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 Northgate Primary School cover? ▾
Northgate Primary School is a primary school in Bridgwater, Somerset, 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 Northgate Primary School? ▾
Northgate Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.