Wellfield Middle School Catchment Area
Wellfield Middle School is a foundation middle deemed secondary school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 9-13, with 353 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
9-13
Age range
353
Pupils
360
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Wellfield Middle School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Wellfield Middle School?
The catchment area for Wellfield Middle School is the geographic zone North Tyneside uses to prioritise admissions when this middle deemed secondary 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. North Tyneside 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 Wellfield Middle School is set by North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Tyneside catchment area documents →Wellfield Middle School: 360 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity
Wellfield Middle School has a published admission number of 360 places. 353 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 360, North Tyneside's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 14.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Whitley Bay.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside school admissions →
Wellfield Middle School: School Information
- Full address
- Kielder Road, South Wellfield, Whitley Bay, NE25 9QW
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Middle deemed secondary
- Age range
- 9-13 years
- Free school meals
- 14.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108649
Other Middle deemed secondary Schools in Whitley Bay
If Wellfield Middle School is oversubscribed, these middle deemed secondary schools in Whitley Bay are the next closest alternatives.
Marden Bridge Middle School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE25 8RW
Valley Gardens Middle School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE25 9AQ
Monkseaton Middle School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE25 8JW
Seaton Sluice Middle School Catchment Area
Community school · NE26 4JS
Whytrig Middle School Catchment Area
Community school · NE25 0FW
Nearest middle deemed secondary schools by distance
These are the middle deemed secondary schools closest to Wellfield Middle 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.
Gosforth East Middle School Catchment Area
Foundation school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 5.3 miles away
Gosforth Central Middle School Catchment Area
Foundation school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 5.5 miles away
Gosforth Junior High Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 5.8 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Wellfield Middle School
What is the catchment area for Wellfield Middle School? ▾
The catchment area for Wellfield Middle School is the geographic zone North Tyneside uses to prioritise admissions when this middle deemed secondary 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. North Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Wellfield Middle School oversubscribed? ▾
Wellfield Middle School is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Wellfield Middle School? ▾
Admission to Wellfield Middle School is managed by North Tyneside. 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 Wellfield Middle School cover? ▾
Wellfield Middle School is a middle deemed secondary school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, serving pupils aged 9-13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Wellfield Middle School? ▾
Wellfield Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.