Furrowfield School Catchment Area
Furrowfield School is a community special not applicable school in Gateshead , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 90 pupils, and a capacity of 76 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
90
Pupils
76
Capacity
118%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Furrowfield School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Furrowfield School is set by Gateshead 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 Gateshead before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Gateshead catchment area documents →Furrowfield School — School Information
- Full address
- Whitehill Drive, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 9RZ
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- School type
- Community special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Free school meals
- 66.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108426
Other Not applicable Schools in Gateshead
If Furrowfield School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Gateshead are the next closest alternatives.
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Other independent school · NE8 4EA
Gateshead Jewish Nursery School Catchment Area
Other independent school · NE8 1RB
Emmanuel College Catchment Area
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Hill Top School Catchment Area
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Dryden School Catchment Area
Community special school · NE9 5UR
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Frequently Asked Questions — Furrowfield School
Is Furrowfield School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Furrowfield School currently has 90 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 76 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Furrowfield School? ▾
Admission to Furrowfield School is managed by Gateshead. 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 Furrowfield School cover? ▾
Furrowfield School is a not applicable school in Gateshead, 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 Furrowfield School? ▾
Furrowfield School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.