Stamfordham Primary School Catchment Area
Stamfordham Primary School is a community primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 105 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2-11
Age range
105
Pupils
105
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Stamfordham Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Stamfordham Primary School?
The catchment area for Stamfordham Primary School is the geographic zone Northumberland 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 siblings. Northumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Stamfordham Primary School is set by Northumberland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Northumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Northumberland catchment area documents →Stamfordham Primary School: at or above its 105 place limit
Stamfordham Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 105 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 105 places. Northumberland 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. 13.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Northumberland 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 Northumberland school admissions →
Stamfordham Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Stamfordham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE18 0NA
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 13.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122202
Other Primary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
If Stamfordham Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are the next closest alternatives.
Swalwell Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 3HZ
Front Street Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 4AY
Washingwell Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 4RB
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
Voluntary controlled school · NE16 5QW
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Stamfordham 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Stamfordham Primary School
What is the catchment area for Stamfordham Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Stamfordham Primary School is the geographic zone Northumberland 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 siblings. Northumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Stamfordham Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Stamfordham Primary School currently has 105 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Stamfordham Primary School? ▾
Admission to Stamfordham Primary School is managed by Northumberland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Stamfordham Primary School cover? ▾
Stamfordham Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Stamfordham Primary School? ▾
Stamfordham Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.