St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close Catchment Area
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close is an academy converter primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 88 pupils, and a capacity of 160 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
88
Pupils
160
Capacity
55%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close?
The catchment area for St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close 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 George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close 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.
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 George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close: 160 places, 55% filled: places available
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close has a published admission number of 160 places. 88 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 55%. At 55% full, the school currently has headroom below its 160 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. 51.1% of pupils at St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close 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 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 George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close: School Information
- Full address
- Bell's Close, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 6XX
- 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
- 51.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148444
Other Primary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
If St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are the next closest alternatives.
Swalwell Primary School Catchment Area
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Washingwell Community Primary School Catchment Area
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Clover Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 5SJ
Fellside Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 5AY
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
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Other Roman Catholic Schools in Newcastle upon Tyne
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close 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.
Sacred Heart Catholic High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Newcastle-upon-Tyne
St Cuthbert's High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Newcastle-upon-Tyne
St Mary's Catholic School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Newcastle-upon-Tyne
St Michael's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close 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: St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close
What is the catchment area for St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close? ▾
The catchment area for St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close 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 George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close oversubscribed? ▾
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close has a capacity of 160 places and currently has 88 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Newcastle upon Tyne.
What is the admissions policy for St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close? ▾
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close 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 George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close cover? ▾
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close 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 George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close? ▾
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.