West Newcastle Academy Catchment Area
West Newcastle Academy is a free s primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 200 pupils, and a capacity of 196 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-11
Age range
200
Pupils
196
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
West Newcastle Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for West Newcastle Academy?
The catchment area for West Newcastle Academy is the geographic zone Newcastle upon Tyne 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. Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle Academy is set by Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Newcastle upon Tyne catchment area documents →West Newcastle Academy: at or above its 196 place limit
West Newcastle Academy has a published admission number of 196 places. 200 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 196 places. Newcastle upon Tyne allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 49.5% of pupils at West Newcastle Academy 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.
Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne school admissions →
West Newcastle Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Off Armstrong Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 8QP
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 49.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139729
Other Primary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
If West Newcastle Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are the next closest alternatives.
Swalwell Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 3HZ
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
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to West Newcastle Academy 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: West Newcastle Academy
What is the catchment area for West Newcastle Academy? ▾
The catchment area for West Newcastle Academy is the geographic zone Newcastle upon Tyne 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. Newcastle upon Tyne publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is West Newcastle Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, West Newcastle Academy currently has 200 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 196 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for West Newcastle Academy? ▾
Admission to West Newcastle Academy is managed by Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Newcastle Academy cover? ▾
West Newcastle Academy is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.