South Wellfield First School Catchment Area
South Wellfield First School is a community primary school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 3–9, with 324 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–9
Age range
324
Pupils
300
Capacity
108%
Fill rate
South Wellfield First School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for South Wellfield First School is set by North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Tyneside catchment area documents →South Wellfield First School — School Information
- Full address
- Otterburn Avenue, South Wellfield, Whitley Bay, NE25 9QL
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–9 years
- Free school meals
- 6.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108588
Other Primary Schools in Whitley Bay
If South Wellfield 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
Marine Park First School Catchment Area
Community school · NE26 1LT
Coquet Park First School Catchment Area
Community school · NE26 1TQ
Langley First School Catchment Area
Community school · NE25 9DL
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Frequently Asked Questions — South Wellfield First School
Is South Wellfield First School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — South Wellfield First School currently has 324 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 300 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for South Wellfield First School? ▾
Admission to South Wellfield First School is managed by North 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 South Wellfield First School cover? ▾
South Wellfield First School is a primary school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, serving pupils aged 3–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.