West Lane Primary School Catchment Area
West Lane Primary School is a community primary school in Blaydon-on-Tyne, Gateshead , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 343 pupils, and a capacity of 424 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
343
Pupils
424
Capacity
81%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
West Lane Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for West Lane Primary School?
The catchment area for West Lane 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 West Lane 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 →West Lane Primary School: 424 places, 81% filled: places available
West Lane Primary School has a published admission number of 424 places. 343 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 424 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. 29.1% of pupils at West Lane Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Gateshead.
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 →
West Lane Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- West Lane, Winlaton, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 6PH
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 29.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108346
Other Primary Schools in Blaydon-on-Tyne
If West Lane Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Blaydon-on-Tyne are the next closest alternatives.
Blaydon West Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE21 4PY
Parkhead Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE21 6LT
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE21 4BG
St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE21 4NE
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to West Lane 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.
Crookhill Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Ryton · 1.5 miles away
Fellside Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 1.9 miles away
Lemington Riverside Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 2.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: West Lane Primary School
What is the catchment area for West Lane Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for West Lane 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 West Lane Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
West Lane Primary School has a capacity of 424 places and currently has 343 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gateshead.
What is the admissions policy for West Lane Primary School? ▾
Admission to West Lane 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 West Lane Primary School cover? ▾
West Lane Primary School is a primary school in Blaydon-on-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 West Lane Primary School? ▾
West Lane Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.