Swarland Primary School Catchment Area
Swarland Primary School is a community primary school in Morpeth, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 83 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
83
Pupils
120
Capacity
69%
Fill rate
Swarland Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Swarland Primary School?
The catchment area for Swarland 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 Swarland 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.
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 →Swarland Primary School: 120 places, 69% filled: places available
Swarland Primary School has a published admission number of 120 places. 83 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 69%. At 69% full, the school currently has headroom below its 120 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. 1.2% 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 →
Swarland Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Leamington Lane, Newton-on-the-Moor, Morpeth, NE65 9JP
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 1.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122240
Other Primary Schools in Morpeth
If Swarland Primary 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 Swarland 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.
Felton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Morpeth · 2.4 miles away
Shilbottle Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Alnwick · 3.7 miles away
NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Morpeth · 5.2 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Swarland Primary School
What is the catchment area for Swarland Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Swarland 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 Swarland Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Swarland Primary School has a capacity of 120 places and currently has 83 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Northumberland.
What is the admissions policy for Swarland Primary School? ▾
Admission to Swarland 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 Swarland Primary School cover? ▾
Swarland Primary School is a primary school in Morpeth, Northumberland, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.