Nursery Admissions

We have excellent Nursery provision and are happy to admit children the school term following their third birthday, subject to availability. For parents eligible for the 30 hour offer we do cater for these additional hours. We also offer paid Nursery spaces if you are not entitled to additional funded hours. 

If you are interested in coming to view our Nursery, would like to apply for a place, or would like to discuss hours and availability please contact our school office on 0191 4142557.

School Admissions

All children are admitted to school in the September following their 4th birthday. Most children come from our own nursery here at West Lane.

We encourage parents to express interest in admission as early as possible and follow the LA admission policy and procedure online.

Any parents wishing to visit the school before applying for a place are very welcome. Please contact Colette Bell, Head Teacher, on 0191 4142557.

When joining our reception, a special meeting is organised in the summer term before the September start, this is for parents to meet the staff and to be introduced to our school procedures. Everyone will be given an Induction Pack at this meeting, explaining relevant information about visits to school, essential dates, uniform  etc.

Our school complies with Gateshead Local Authority Policy, which can be found via the link below.

The Gateshead Council Primary Admissions web page also features a range of information for parents and a link to the Online Applications service.

Please contact the Local Authority to find out about our admission arrangements.

Gateshead Council Primary Admissions

Any In Year Transfer Requests need to be made using the correct procedures by contacting Gateshead Council Admissions. 

If we are unable to instantly offer your child a place because the relevant year group is full, then names can be added to the admissions waiting list. School places are allocated according to the agreed criteria.