Ravenswood Primary School Catchment Area
Ravenswood Primary School is a foundation primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 613 pupils, and a capacity of 690 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
613
Pupils
690
Capacity
89%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Ravenswood Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Ravenswood Primary School?
The catchment area for Ravenswood Primary School is the geographic zone Newcastle upon Tyne 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. Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Ravenswood Primary School is set by Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Newcastle upon Tyne catchment area documents →Ravenswood Primary School: 690 places, 89% filled: places available
Ravenswood Primary School has a published admission number of 690 places. 613 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 690 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. 23.1% of pupils at Ravenswood Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Newcastle upon Tyne.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne school admissions →
Ravenswood Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Ravenswood Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5TU
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 23.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108475
Other Primary Schools in Newcastle upon Tyne
If Ravenswood Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Ravenswood 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: Ravenswood Primary School
What is the catchment area for Ravenswood Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Ravenswood Primary School is the geographic zone Newcastle upon Tyne 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. Newcastle upon Tyne publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Ravenswood Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Ravenswood Primary School has a capacity of 690 places and currently has 613 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Newcastle upon Tyne.
What is the admissions policy for Ravenswood Primary School? ▾
Admission to Ravenswood Primary School is managed by Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Ravenswood Primary School cover? ▾
Ravenswood Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 Ravenswood Primary School? ▾
Ravenswood Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.