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Ryton Junior School Catchment Area

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

Ryton Junior School is a community primary school in Ryton, Gateshead , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 124 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

124

Pupils

236

Capacity

53%

Fill rate

Ryton Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ryton Junior School?

The catchment area for Ryton Junior School is the geographic zone Gateshead 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. Gateshead 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 Ryton Junior 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.

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 →

Ryton Junior School: 236 places, 53% filled: places available

Ryton Junior School has a published admission number of 236 places. 124 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 53%. At 53% full, the school currently has headroom below its 236 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. 34.7% of pupils at Ryton Junior School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Gateshead.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Gateshead 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 Gateshead school admissions →

Ryton Junior School: School Information

Full address
Main Road, Ryton, NE40 3AF
Local authority
Gateshead
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
34.7% of pupils
DfE URN
108355

Other Primary Schools in Ryton

If Ryton Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ryton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Ryton Junior 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: Ryton Junior School

What is the catchment area for Ryton Junior School?

The catchment area for Ryton Junior School is the geographic zone Gateshead 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. Gateshead publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Ryton Junior School oversubscribed?

Ryton Junior School has a capacity of 236 places and currently has 124 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gateshead.

What is the admissions policy for Ryton Junior School?

Admission to Ryton Junior 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 Ryton Junior School cover?

Ryton Junior School is a primary school in Ryton, Gateshead, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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