Admissions
Welcome to The Drive Primary School. We are delighted that you are considering applying to our school and we hope you find the following information useful.
Whether starting school for the first time, or aiming to transfer mid-year - to apply for a place at our school from Reception to Year 6 please find the relevant information further down this page.
On the Gateshead Council Admissions Website you will find information about starting school, transferring to another school and timetables about admissions appeals.
Please click below for Gateshead Council School Admissions Website:
https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/2780/School-admissions
We are a welcoming, highly inclusive, two form entry school. This means that there is one class for each year group from Reception through to Year 6. Each class has a limit of 30 places.
If your child has a special educational need or disability (SEND); if your child is classed as 'Looked After' or 'Post Looked After'; is on a Child Protection Plan or has parents / carers in the military - please do call us to discuss your personal situation so we can offer the best help and advice for you.