Seaton Sluice First School Catchment Area
Seaton Sluice First School is a community primary school in Whitley Bay, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 3-9, with 187 pupils, and a capacity of 190 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-9
Age range
187
Pupils
190
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Seaton Sluice First School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Seaton Sluice First School?
The catchment area for Seaton Sluice 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 Sluice 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.
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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 Sluice First School: 190 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity
Seaton Sluice First School has a published admission number of 190 places. 187 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 190, Northumberland'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. 13.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Whitley Bay.
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 Sluice First School: School Information
- Full address
- Granville Avenue, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, NE26 4BX
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-9 years
- Free school meals
- 13.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122234
Other Primary Schools in Whitley Bay
If Seaton Sluice 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 Sluice 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 Sluice First School
What is the catchment area for Seaton Sluice First School? ▾
The catchment area for Seaton Sluice 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 Sluice First School oversubscribed? ▾
Seaton Sluice First School is operating close to its capacity of 190 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Seaton Sluice First School? ▾
Admission to Seaton Sluice 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 Sluice First School cover? ▾
Seaton Sluice 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.