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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton Catchment Area

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

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton is an academy converter primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 210 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

210

Pupils

210

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2023

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton?

The catchment area for St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton 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 Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 210 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton: at or above its 210 place limit

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton has a published admission number of 210 places. 210 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Newcastle upon Tyne allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 20.5% of pupils at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton 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 Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton: School Information

Full address
Heaton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 5HN
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
20.5% of pupils
DfE URN
148813

Other Primary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

If St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton 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 Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton 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 Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton

What is the catchment area for St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton?

The catchment area for St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton 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 Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton oversubscribed?

Yes, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton currently has 210 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton?

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton 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 Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton cover?

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton?

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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