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Westoe Crown Primary School Catchment Area

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

Westoe Crown Primary School is a community primary school in South Shields, South Tyneside , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 639 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

639

Pupils

630

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Westoe Crown Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Westoe Crown Primary School?

The catchment area for Westoe Crown Primary School is the geographic zone South Tyneside 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. South 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 Westoe Crown Primary School is set by South Tyneside and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 639 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by South Tyneside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find South Tyneside catchment area documents →

Westoe Crown Primary School: at or above its 630 place limit

Westoe Crown Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 639 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 630 places. South Tyneside 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. 25.3% of pupils at Westoe Crown Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across South Tyneside.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

South 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 South Tyneside school admissions →

Westoe Crown Primary School: School Information

Full address
Sea Winnings Way, South Shields, NE33 3NS
Local authority
South Tyneside
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
25.3% of pupils
DfE URN
134187

Other Primary Schools in South Shields

If Westoe Crown Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in South Shields are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Westoe Crown 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Westoe Crown Primary School

What is the catchment area for Westoe Crown Primary School?

The catchment area for Westoe Crown Primary School is the geographic zone South Tyneside 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. South Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Westoe Crown Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Westoe Crown Primary School currently has 639 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Westoe Crown Primary School?

Admission to Westoe Crown Primary School is managed by South 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 Westoe Crown Primary School cover?

Westoe Crown Primary School is a primary school in South Shields, South 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 Westoe Crown Primary School?

Westoe Crown Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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