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Spring Gardens Primary School Catchment Area

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

Spring Gardens Primary School is an academy converter primary school in North Shields, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 343 pupils, and a capacity of 452 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

343

Pupils

452

Capacity

76%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2021

Spring Gardens Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Spring Gardens Primary School?

The catchment area for Spring Gardens Primary School is the geographic zone North 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. North Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Spring Gardens Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North Tyneside. 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 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 →

Spring Gardens Primary School: 452 places, 76% filled: places available

Spring Gardens Primary School has a published admission number of 452 places. 343 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 452 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. 43.1% of pupils at Spring Gardens 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 North Shields.

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

North 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 North Tyneside school admissions →

Spring Gardens Primary School: School Information

Full address
Brightman Road, North Shields, NE29 0HP
Local authority
North Tyneside
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
43.1% of pupils
DfE URN
150331

Other Primary Schools in North Shields

If Spring Gardens Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in North Shields are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Spring Gardens 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Spring Gardens Primary School

What is the catchment area for Spring Gardens Primary School?

The catchment area for Spring Gardens Primary School is the geographic zone North 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. North Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Spring Gardens Primary School oversubscribed?

Spring Gardens Primary School has a capacity of 452 places and currently has 343 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Tyneside.

What is the admissions policy for Spring Gardens Primary School?

Admission to Spring Gardens Primary 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 Spring Gardens Primary School cover?

Spring Gardens Primary School is a primary school in North Shields, North Tyneside, 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 Spring Gardens Primary School?

Spring Gardens Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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