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St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Hebburn, South Tyneside , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 187 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-11

Age range

187

Pupils

210

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School?

The catchment area for St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School is the geographic zone South 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. South 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 Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School is managed by South 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.

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

Find South Tyneside catchment area documents →

St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School: 210 places, 89% filled: places available

St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 187 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 35.3% of pupils at St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across South Tyneside.

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

South 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 South Tyneside school admissions →

St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School: School Information

Full address
St Oswald's Road, Hebburn, NE31 1HT
Local authority
South Tyneside
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
35.3% of pupils
DfE URN
108711

Other Primary Schools in Hebburn

If St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hebburn are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in South Tyneside

St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across South 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 Oswald's CofE Aided 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 Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School?

The catchment area for St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School is the geographic zone South 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. South Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School oversubscribed?

St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 187 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with South Tyneside.

What is the admissions policy for St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School?

St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by South Tyneside before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School cover?

St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School is a primary school in Hebburn, South Tyneside, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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