School Admission Arrangements for September 2023

Gateshead Council is consulting with parents, schools, diocesan bodies, Governors and local authorities on all, aspects of the Councils admission arrangements and any proposed changes to school admission arrangements for September 2023 and beyond.

The proposed changes outlined in the attached consultation documents are:

Brighton Avenue Community Primary School

Due to increased demand and proposed house building in the school’s catchment area, the Council are consulting on the proposal to increase the published admission number for all year groups from 45 to 50.

South Street Community Primary School

Due to falling pupil numbers, the Council are consulting on the proposal to reduce the published admission number for all year groups from 44 to 30.