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St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston Catchment Area

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

St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston is an academy converter primary school in Gateshead , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 151 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

151

Pupils

210

Capacity

72%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston?

The catchment area for St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston is the geographic zone Gateshead 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. Gateshead publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston is managed by Gateshead 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 Gateshead before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Gateshead catchment area documents →

St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston: 210 places, 72% filled: places available

St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston has a published admission number of 210 places. 151 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 72%. At 72% 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. 27.2% of pupils at St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Gateshead.

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

Gateshead 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 Gateshead school admissions →

St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston: School Information

Full address
Ellison Road, Dunston, Gateshead, NE8 2QU
Local authority
Gateshead
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
27.2% of pupils
DfE URN
148810

Other Primary Schools in Gateshead

If St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gateshead are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Gateshead

St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Gateshead. 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 Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston 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 Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston

What is the catchment area for St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston?

The catchment area for St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston is the geographic zone Gateshead 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. Gateshead publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston oversubscribed?

St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 151 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gateshead.

What is the admissions policy for St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston?

St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Gateshead before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston cover?

St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston is a primary school in Gateshead, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston?

St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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