Gateshead has a mix of infant, junior and all-through primary schools (3-11 or 4-11 years). In order to provide you with further information about the admission process we publish a guide for parents which you can download below.
If you live in Gateshead and would like to apply for a place in a primary/infant school or transfer from infant to a junior school, please apply online using the apply online button on the right of the screen.
Information & Resources
Admission to Primary School - Information for Parents Booklet| (952K PDF)
This booklet includes information on School Organisation in Gateshead, Catchement Areas, Admission Policies, and the full admissions procedure
Timeline|
Important timeline for primary admissions
How we offer places at Gateshead Schools
|All community, voluntary aided schools and academies in Gateshead operate an equal preference system when offering places.
Glossary|
Information on the key admissions words and phrases
Schools|
Use our schools directory to see all the primary, infant and junior schools in Gateshead
Make an Application
Please refer to the information booklet above before completing your application.
Apply Online|
Available from 12 September - 15 January 2012
Download Form| (57.1k PDF)
If you would prefer to apply by post, please download and print our PDF form and fill it in by hand.