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Portobello Primary School Catchment Area

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

Portobello Primary School is a community primary school in Chester le Street, Gateshead , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 188 pupils, and a capacity of 189 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

188

Pupils

189

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Portobello Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Portobello Primary School is set by Gateshead and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Gateshead catchment area documents →

Portobello Primary School — School Information

Full address
Tamerton Drive, Birtley, Chester le Street, DH3 2LY
Local authority
Gateshead
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
16.5% of pupils
DfE URN
108336

Other Primary Schools in Chester le Street

If Portobello Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chester le Street are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Portobello Primary School

Is Portobello Primary School oversubscribed?

Portobello Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 189 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Portobello Primary School?

Admission to Portobello Primary School is managed by Gateshead. 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 Portobello Primary School cover?

Portobello Primary School is a primary school in Chester le Street, Gateshead, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Portobello Primary School?

Portobello Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.