Stead Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Stead Lane Primary School is a community primary school in Bedlington, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 235 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
235
Pupils
210
Capacity
112%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Stead Lane Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Stead Lane 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 →Stead Lane Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Stead Lane, The Oval, Bedlington, NE22 5JS
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 47.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122181
Other Primary Schools in Bedlington
If Stead Lane Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bedlington are the next closest alternatives.
Bedlington West End Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE22 6EB
Bedlington Station Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE22 7JQ
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · NE22 5DE
Meadowdale Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE22 6HA
St Bede's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE22 6EQ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Stead Lane Primary School
Is Stead Lane Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Stead Lane Primary School currently has 235 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Stead Lane Primary School? ▾
Admission to Stead Lane 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 Stead Lane Primary School cover? ▾
Stead Lane Primary School is a primary school in Bedlington, Northumberland, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Stead Lane Primary School? ▾
Stead Lane Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.