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Western Community Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Western Community Primary School is a foundation primary school in Wallsend, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 450 pupils, and a capacity of 498 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

450

Pupils

498

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Western Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Western Community Primary 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.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Western Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Rutland Road, Wallsend, NE28 8QL
Local authority
North Tyneside
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
34.6% of pupils
DfE URN
133384

Other Primary Schools in Wallsend

If Western Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wallsend are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Western Community Primary School

Is Western Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Western Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 498 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Western Community Primary School?

Admission to Western Community Primary 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 Western Community Primary School cover?

Western Community Primary School is a primary school in Wallsend, North Tyneside, 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 Western Community Primary School?

Western Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.