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St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton Catchment Area

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

St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton is an academy converter primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 223 pupils, and a capacity of 229 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

223

Pupils

229

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton?

The catchment area for St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton is the geographic zone Newcastle upon Tyne 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. Newcastle upon Tyne publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton is managed by Newcastle upon Tyne 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: 97% 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 Newcastle upon Tyne before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Newcastle upon Tyne catchment area documents →

St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton: 229 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton has a published admission number of 229 places. 223 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 229, Newcastle upon Tyne'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. 33.8% of pupils at St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Newcastle upon Tyne.

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

Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne school admissions →

St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton: School Information

Full address
Balmain Road, North Kenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 3QR
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
33.8% of pupils
DfE URN
148978

Other Primary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

If St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton 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 Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton

What is the catchment area for St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton?

The catchment area for St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton is the geographic zone Newcastle upon Tyne 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. Newcastle upon Tyne publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton oversubscribed?

St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton is operating close to its capacity of 229 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton?

St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Newcastle upon Tyne before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton cover?

St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton?

St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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