Corbridge Middle School Catchment Area
Corbridge Middle School is a community middle deemed secondary school in Corbridge, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 9-13, with 354 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
9-13
Age range
354
Pupils
360
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2021
Corbridge Middle School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Corbridge Middle School?
The catchment area for Corbridge Middle School is the geographic zone Northumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this middle deemed secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Northumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Corbridge Middle School is set by Northumberland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Northumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Northumberland catchment area documents →Corbridge Middle School: 360 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity
Corbridge Middle School has a published admission number of 360 places. 354 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 360, Northumberland's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Corbridge.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Northumberland publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Northumberland school admissions →
Corbridge Middle School: School Information
- Full address
- Cow Lane, Corbridge, NE45 5HX
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Middle deemed secondary
- Age range
- 9-13 years
- Free school meals
- 11% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122326
Nearest middle deemed secondary schools by distance
These are the middle deemed secondary schools closest to Corbridge Middle School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Corbridge Middle School
What is the catchment area for Corbridge Middle School? ▾
The catchment area for Corbridge Middle School is the geographic zone Northumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this middle deemed secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Northumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Corbridge Middle School oversubscribed? ▾
Corbridge Middle School is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Corbridge Middle School? ▾
Admission to Corbridge Middle School is managed by Northumberland. 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 Corbridge Middle School cover? ▾
Corbridge Middle School is a middle deemed secondary school in Corbridge, Northumberland, serving pupils aged 9-13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Corbridge Middle School? ▾
Corbridge Middle School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.