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St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) Catchment Area

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

St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) is a voluntary aided primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 213 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

213

Pupils

236

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)?

The catchment area for St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) is managed by North Tyneside and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided): 236 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) has a published admission number of 236 places. 213 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 236, North Tyneside's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 23.5% of pupils at St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Tyneside.

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 →

St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided): School Information

Full address
Goathland Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 8FA
Local authority
North Tyneside
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
23.5% of pupils
DfE URN
108615

Other Primary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

If St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in North Tyneside

St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across North Tyneside. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) 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: St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)

What is the catchment area for St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)?

The catchment area for St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) oversubscribed?

St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) is operating close to its capacity of 236 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)?

St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Tyneside before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) cover?

St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 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 St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)?

St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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