Simonside Primary School Catchment Area
Simonside Primary School is a community primary school in Jarrow, South Tyneside , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 222 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
222
Pupils
420
Capacity
53%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Simonside Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Simonside Primary School?
The catchment area for Simonside Primary School is the geographic zone South 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. South 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 Simonside Primary School is set by South Tyneside 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 South Tyneside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find South Tyneside catchment area documents →Simonside Primary School: 420 places, 53% filled: places available
Simonside Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 222 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 53%. At 53% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 51.8% of pupils at Simonside 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 Jarrow.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
South 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 South Tyneside school admissions →
Simonside Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Glasgow Road, Jarrow, NE32 4AU
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 51.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108698
Other Primary Schools in Jarrow
If Simonside Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Jarrow are the next closest alternatives.
Bede Burn Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE32 5NJ
Valley View Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE32 5QY
Hedworthfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE32 4QF
Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NE32 5UW
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE32 4AW
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE32 4PJ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Simonside 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: Simonside Primary School
What is the catchment area for Simonside Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Simonside Primary School is the geographic zone South 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. South Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Simonside Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Simonside Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 222 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with South Tyneside.
What is the admissions policy for Simonside Primary School? ▾
Admission to Simonside Primary School is managed by South 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 Simonside Primary School cover? ▾
Simonside Primary School is a primary school in Jarrow, South Tyneside, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Simonside Primary School? ▾
Simonside Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.