Springwell Village Primary School Catchment Area
Springwell Village Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Gateshead, Sunderland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 204 pupils, and a capacity of 235 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
204
Pupils
235
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Springwell Village Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Springwell Village Primary School?
The catchment area for Springwell Village Primary School 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, Springwell Village Primary School 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 →Springwell Village Primary School: 235 places, 87% filled: places available
Springwell Village Primary School has a published admission number of 235 places. 204 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 235 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. 11.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Gateshead.
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 →
Springwell Village Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Westfield Crescent, Springwell, Gateshead, NE9 7RX
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 11.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148780
Other Primary Schools in Gateshead
If Springwell Village Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gateshead are the next closest alternatives.
Carr Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE9 5NB
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE8 4UN
South Street Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE8 4BB
Bede Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE10 0DJ
Larkspur Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE9 6SS
Dunston Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE11 9NX
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Springwell Village 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: Springwell Village Primary School
What is the catchment area for Springwell Village Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Springwell Village Primary School 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 Springwell Village Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Springwell Village Primary School has a capacity of 235 places and currently has 204 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sunderland.
What is the admissions policy for Springwell Village Primary School? ▾
Admission to Springwell Village Primary School 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 Springwell Village Primary School cover? ▾
Springwell Village Primary School is a primary school in Gateshead, 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 Springwell Village Primary School? ▾
Springwell Village Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.