South Gosforth First School Catchment Area
South Gosforth First School is a foundation primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 3–9, with 329 pupils, and a capacity of 326 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–9
Age range
329
Pupils
326
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
South Gosforth First School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for South Gosforth First School is set by Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Newcastle upon Tyne catchment area documents →South Gosforth First School — School Information
- Full address
- Alnmouth Drive, South Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1YF
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–9 years
- Free school meals
- 4.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108439
Other Primary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
If South Gosforth First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are the next closest alternatives.
Swalwell Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 3HZ
Front Street Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 4AY
Washingwell Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 4RB
Clover Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 5SJ
Fellside Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 5AY
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NE16 5QW
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Frequently Asked Questions — South Gosforth First School
Is South Gosforth First School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — South Gosforth First School currently has 329 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 326 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for South Gosforth First School? ▾
Admission to South Gosforth First School is managed by Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 South Gosforth First School cover? ▾
South Gosforth First School is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 South Gosforth First School? ▾
South Gosforth First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.