Farne Primary School

How places are decided at Farne Primary School

Farne Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Farne Primary School?

Farne Primary School has 239 pupils on roll.

What ages does Farne Primary School take?

Farne Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Farne Primary School located?

Farne Primary School is located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 4AP, Newcastle upon Tyne.

How do I apply to Farne Primary School?

Farne Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Farne Primary School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Farne Primary School was 0.617 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Farne Primary School?

When Farne Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children who are currently looked after by a local authority (in care) and children who were previously looked after by a local authority and immediately afterwards became subject to an adoption, residence (child arrangements) order or special guardianship order. Evidence of the appropriate order must be submitted before the closing date for applications. Children who appear to the admissions authority to have been in state care outside of England ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — Children with a brother or sister (a sibling) who will be on roll at the school on the date that the child will be admitted in September 2027. Sibling can be a brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, stepbrother or sister, or the child of the parent or guardian’s partner, as long as the children live at the same address. However, children attending the Nursery class or Early Education or childcare provision attached to the school will not be given priority as sibling links; 3. Exceptional medical reason — Children with an exceptional medical reason that means they can only attend the specific school (for example, where the child or one or both parents/guardians have a disability that means that the child can only attend this school). Strong supporting evidence must be provided from a healthcare professional who is independent of both the family and the school. The evidence must relate specifically to this school and must clearly demonstrate why it is the only school that can meet the child's needs, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event that more than one child has an equal right to an available place the place will be offered based on random allocation.

What is the largest ethnic background at Farne Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90% of pupils at Farne Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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