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Chesterton Community Sports College Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Chesterton Community Sports College is a academy converter secondary school in Newcastle, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 903 pupils, and a capacity of 870 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

903

Pupils

870

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Chesterton Community Sports College Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Chesterton Community Sports College sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Staffordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 903 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 870 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Chesterton Community Sports College — School Information

Full address
Castle Street, Chesterton, Newcastle, ST5 7LP
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
34.9% of pupils
DfE URN
140470

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Frequently Asked Questions — Chesterton Community Sports College

Is Chesterton Community Sports College oversubscribed?

Yes — Chesterton Community Sports College currently has 903 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 870 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Chesterton Community Sports College?

Admission to Chesterton Community Sports College is managed by Staffordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Chesterton Community Sports College cover?

Chesterton Community Sports College is a secondary school in Newcastle, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Chesterton Community Sports College?

Chesterton Community Sports College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.