Stannington First School Catchment Area
Stannington First School is a community primary school in Morpeth, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 3-9, with 125 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-9
Age range
125
Pupils
150
Capacity
83%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Stannington First School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Stannington First School?
The catchment area for Stannington First 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 Stannington First 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.
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 →Stannington First School: 150 places, 83% filled: places available
Stannington First School has a published admission number of 150 places. 125 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 150 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. 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Morpeth.
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 →
Stannington First School: School Information
- Full address
- Church Road, Stannington, Morpeth, NE61 6HJ
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-9 years
- Free school meals
- 8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122228
Other Primary Schools in Morpeth
If Stannington First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Morpeth are the next closest alternatives.
Amble Links Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE65 0SA
Broomhill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE65 9UT
Red Row Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE61 5AS
Ellington Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE61 5HL
Linton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE61 5SG
Morpeth First School Catchment Area
Community school · NE61 2AP
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Stannington First 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.
Bedlington West End Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Bedlington · 3.2 miles away
Dinnington First School Catchment Area
Foundation school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 3.9 miles away
Greenfields Community Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 4.6 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Stannington First School
What is the catchment area for Stannington First School? ▾
The catchment area for Stannington First 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 Stannington First School oversubscribed? ▾
Stannington First School has a capacity of 150 places and currently has 125 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Northumberland.
What is the admissions policy for Stannington First School? ▾
Admission to Stannington First 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 Stannington First School cover? ▾
Stannington First School is a primary school in Morpeth, Northumberland, serving pupils aged 3-9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Stannington First School? ▾
Stannington First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.