Richardson Dees Primary School Catchment Area
Richardson Dees Primary School is a foundation primary school in Wallsend, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 227 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
227
Pupils
236
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Richardson Dees Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Richardson Dees Primary School?
The catchment area for Richardson Dees 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 Richardson Dees 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.
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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 →Richardson Dees Primary School: 236 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity
Richardson Dees Primary School has a published admission number of 236 places. 227 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 236, North Tyneside'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. 53.2% of pupils at Richardson Dees 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 Wallsend.
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 →
Richardson Dees Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- High Street East, Wallsend, NE28 7RT
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 53.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108596
Other Primary Schools in Wallsend
If Richardson Dees Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wallsend are the next closest alternatives.
Wallsend Jubilee Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE28 9HA
Redesdale Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE28 8TS
Western Community Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE28 8QL
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE28 0EP
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE28 9JW
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE28 8EN
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Richardson Dees 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: Richardson Dees Primary School
What is the catchment area for Richardson Dees Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Richardson Dees 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 Richardson Dees Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Richardson Dees Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 236 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Richardson Dees Primary School? ▾
Admission to Richardson Dees 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 Richardson Dees Primary School cover? ▾
Richardson Dees Primary School is a primary school in Wallsend, North Tyneside, 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 Richardson Dees Primary School? ▾
Richardson Dees Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.