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South Hylton Primary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

South Hylton Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Sunderland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 266 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

266

Pupils

300

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

South Hylton Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for South Hylton Primary Academy?

The catchment area for South Hylton Primary Academy is the geographic zone Sunderland 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. Sunderland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, South Hylton Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sunderland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Sunderland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Sunderland catchment area documents →

South Hylton Primary Academy: 300 places, 89% filled: places available

South Hylton Primary Academy has a published admission number of 300 places. 266 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 300 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. 36.1% of pupils at South Hylton Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Sunderland.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Sunderland 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 Sunderland school admissions →

South Hylton Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Union Street, South Hylton, Sunderland, SR4 0LS
Local authority
Sunderland
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
36.1% of pupils
DfE URN
144447

Other Primary Schools in Sunderland

If South Hylton Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sunderland are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to South Hylton Primary Academy 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: South Hylton Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for South Hylton Primary Academy?

The catchment area for South Hylton Primary Academy is the geographic zone Sunderland 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. Sunderland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is South Hylton Primary Academy oversubscribed?

South Hylton Primary Academy has a capacity of 300 places and currently has 266 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sunderland.

What is the admissions policy for South Hylton Primary Academy?

Admission to South Hylton Primary Academy is managed by Sunderland. 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 Hylton Primary Academy cover?

South Hylton Primary Academy is a primary school in Sunderland, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for South Hylton Primary Academy?

South Hylton Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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