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Whitburn Village Primary School Catchment Area

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

Whitburn Village Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Sunderland, South Tyneside , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 224 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

224

Pupils

236

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Whitburn Village Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Whitburn Village Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with South Tyneside. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 95% 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 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 →

Whitburn Village Primary School — School Information

Full address
Cleadon Lane, Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7NS
Local authority
South Tyneside
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
12.2% of pupils
DfE URN
151290

Other Primary Schools in Sunderland

If Whitburn Village Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sunderland are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Whitburn Village Primary School

Is Whitburn Village Primary School oversubscribed?

Whitburn Village Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 236 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Whitburn Village Primary School?

Admission to Whitburn Village 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 Whitburn Village Primary School cover?

Whitburn Village Primary School is a primary school in Sunderland, South Tyneside, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Whitburn Village Primary School?

Whitburn Village Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.