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Percy Main Primary School Catchment Area

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

Percy Main Primary School is a community primary school in North Shields, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 197 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

197

Pupils

300

Capacity

66%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Percy Main Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Percy Main Primary School?

The catchment area for Percy Main 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 Percy Main 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.

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 →

Percy Main Primary School: 300 places, 66% filled: places available

Percy Main Primary School has a published admission number of 300 places. 197 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 66%. At 66% full, the school currently has headroom below its 300 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. 66.1% of pupils at Percy Main 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 North Shields.

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 →

Percy Main Primary School: School Information

Full address
Nelson Terrace, Percy Main, North Shields, NE29 6JA
Local authority
North Tyneside
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
66.1% of pupils
DfE URN
108572

Other Primary Schools in North Shields

If Percy Main Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in North Shields are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Percy Main 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Percy Main Primary School

What is the catchment area for Percy Main Primary School?

The catchment area for Percy Main 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 Percy Main Primary School oversubscribed?

Percy Main Primary School has a capacity of 300 places and currently has 197 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Tyneside.

What is the admissions policy for Percy Main Primary School?

Admission to Percy Main 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 Percy Main Primary School cover?

Percy Main 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 Percy Main Primary School?

Percy Main Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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