The Drive Community Primary School Catchment Area
The Drive Community Primary School is a community primary school in Gateshead , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 215 pupils, and a capacity of 219 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2–11
Age range
215
Pupils
219
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
The Drive Community Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for The Drive Community 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 →The Drive Community Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- The Drive, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 0PY
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 54.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108361
Other Primary Schools in Gateshead
If The Drive Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gateshead are the next closest alternatives.
Carr Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE9 5NB
Kelvin Grove Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE8 4UN
South Street Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE8 4BB
Bede Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE10 0DJ
Larkspur Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE9 6SS
Dunston Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE11 9NX
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Drive Community Primary School
Is The Drive Community Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
The Drive Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 219 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Drive Community Primary School? ▾
Admission to The Drive Community 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 The Drive Community Primary School cover? ▾
The Drive Community Primary School is a primary school in Gateshead, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Drive Community Primary School? ▾
The Drive Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.