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St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Newcastle, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 270 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

270

Pupils

360

Capacity

75%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School?

The catchment area for St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School is managed by Staffordshire 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.

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

Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →

St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School: 360 places, 75% filled: places available

St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School has a published admission number of 360 places. 270 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 360 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. 14.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Newcastle.

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

Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →

St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School: School Information

Full address
The Gateway, Redstreet Village, Newcastle, ST5 7AB
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
14.1% of pupils
DfE URN
124265

Other Primary Schools in Newcastle

If St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newcastle are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Staffordshire

St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Staffordshire. 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 Chad's CofE (C) 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: St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School?

The catchment area for St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School oversubscribed?

St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School has a capacity of 360 places and currently has 270 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.

What is the admissions policy for St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School?

St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School cover?

St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle, Staffordshire, 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 Chad's CofE (C) Primary School?

St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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