Seaton Delaval First School Catchment Area
Seaton Delaval First School is a community primary school in Whitley Bay, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 3-9, with 167 pupils, and a capacity of 216 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-9
Age range
167
Pupils
216
Capacity
77%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Seaton Delaval First School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Seaton Delaval First School?
The catchment area for Seaton Delaval First School is the geographic zone Northumberland 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. Northumberland 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 Seaton Delaval First School is set by Northumberland 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 Northumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Northumberland catchment area documents →Seaton Delaval First School: 216 places, 77% filled: places available
Seaton Delaval First School has a published admission number of 216 places. 167 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 216 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. 28.1% of pupils at Seaton Delaval First School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Northumberland.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Northumberland 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 Northumberland school admissions →
Seaton Delaval First School: School Information
- Full address
- Western Avenue, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay, NE25 0EP
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-9 years
- Free school meals
- 28.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122223
Other Primary Schools in Whitley Bay
If Seaton Delaval First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Whitley Bay are the next closest alternatives.
Rockcliffe First School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE26 2NR
Appletree Gardens First School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE25 8XS
Southridge First School Catchment Area
Community school · NE25 9UD
South Wellfield First School Catchment Area
Community school · NE25 9QL
Marine Park First School Catchment Area
Community school · NE26 1LT
Coquet Park First School Catchment Area
Community school · NE26 1TQ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Seaton Delaval First 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: Seaton Delaval First School
What is the catchment area for Seaton Delaval First School? ▾
The catchment area for Seaton Delaval First School is the geographic zone Northumberland 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. Northumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Seaton Delaval First School oversubscribed? ▾
Seaton Delaval First School has a capacity of 216 places and currently has 167 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Northumberland.
What is the admissions policy for Seaton Delaval First School? ▾
Admission to Seaton Delaval First School is managed by Northumberland. 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 Seaton Delaval First School cover? ▾
Seaton Delaval First School is a primary school in Whitley Bay, Northumberland, serving pupils aged 3-9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Seaton Delaval First School? ▾
Seaton Delaval First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.