Seghill First School Catchment Area
Seghill First School is a community primary school in Cramlington, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 3-9, with 109 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-9
Age range
109
Pupils
150
Capacity
73%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Seghill First School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Seghill First School?
The catchment area for Seghill 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 Seghill 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 →Seghill First School: 150 places, 73% filled: places available
Seghill First School has a published admission number of 150 places. 109 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 150 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. 32.1% of pupils at Seghill 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 →
Seghill First School: School Information
- Full address
- Seghill, Cramlington, NE23 7SB
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-9 years
- Free school meals
- 32.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122225
Other Primary Schools in Cramlington
If Seghill First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cramlington are the next closest alternatives.
Fordley Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE23 7AL
Burradon Community Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE23 7NG
Eastlea Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE23 3ST
Beaconhill Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE23 8EH
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE23 1RQ
Burnside Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE23 1XZ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Seghill 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: Seghill First School
What is the catchment area for Seghill First School? ▾
The catchment area for Seghill 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 Seghill First School oversubscribed? ▾
Seghill First School has a capacity of 150 places and currently has 109 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Northumberland.
What is the admissions policy for Seghill First School? ▾
Admission to Seghill 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 Seghill First School cover? ▾
Seghill First School is a primary school in Cramlington, 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 Seghill First School? ▾
Seghill First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.