Gateshead has a mix of infant, junior and all-through primary schools (3-11 or 4-11 years). In order to help you decide which school you would prefer your child to go to we publish a guide for parents which you can download below.
If you would like to apply for a place in a primary school or transfer from infant to a junior school, please apply online or use the application form below.
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
Frequently Asked Questions|
Includes information on the admissions procedure and the top questions we get asked
Glossary|
Information on the key admissions words and phrases
Make an Application
Please refer to the application booklet above when completing your application.
Apply Online
|The simplest way to apply for your child's school place is to use the online service from 10 September 2010 to 15 January 2011.
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.