Stanhope Primary School Catchment Area
Stanhope Primary School is a community primary school in South Shields, South Tyneside , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 239 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
5–11
Age range
239
Pupils
210
Capacity
114%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Stanhope Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Stanhope Primary School is set by South Tyneside 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 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 →Stanhope Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Gresford Street, South Shields, NE33 4SZ
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–11 years
- Free school meals
- 59.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108676
Other Primary Schools in South Shields
If Stanhope Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in South Shields are the next closest alternatives.
Hadrian Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE33 2BB
Laygate Community School Catchment Area
Community school · NE33 4JJ
Mortimer Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE34 0RW
Biddick Hall Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · NE34 9SP
Biddick Hall Infants' School Catchment Area
Community school · NE34 9JD
Lord Blyton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE34 9BN
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Frequently Asked Questions — Stanhope Primary School
Is Stanhope Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Stanhope Primary School currently has 239 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Stanhope Primary School? ▾
Admission to Stanhope Primary School is managed by South Tyneside. 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 Stanhope Primary School cover? ▾
Stanhope Primary School is a primary school in South Shields, South Tyneside, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Stanhope Primary School? ▾
Stanhope Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.