Swalwell Primary School Catchment Area
Swalwell Primary School is a community primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 150 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
150
Pupils
210
Capacity
71%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Swalwell Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Swalwell Primary School?
The catchment area for Swalwell Primary School is the geographic zone Gateshead 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. Gateshead 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 Swalwell Primary School is set by Gateshead 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 Gateshead before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Gateshead catchment area documents →Swalwell Primary School: 210 places, 71% filled: places available
Swalwell Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 150 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 50.8% of pupils at Swalwell Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Gateshead 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 Gateshead school admissions →
Swalwell Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- South View Terrace, Swalwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 3HZ
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 50.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108342
Other Primary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
If Swalwell Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are the next closest alternatives.
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
Dinnington First School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE13 7JY
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Swalwell 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: Swalwell Primary School
What is the catchment area for Swalwell Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Swalwell Primary School is the geographic zone Gateshead 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. Gateshead publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Swalwell Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Swalwell Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 150 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gateshead.
What is the admissions policy for Swalwell Primary School? ▾
Admission to Swalwell Primary School is managed by Gateshead. 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 Swalwell Primary School cover? ▾
Swalwell Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, 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 Swalwell Primary School? ▾
Swalwell Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.