George Stephenson High School Catchment Area
George Stephenson High School is a foundation secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1160 pupils, and a capacity of 1227 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-18
Age range
1,160
Pupils
1,227
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
George Stephenson High School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for George Stephenson High School?
The catchment area for George Stephenson High School is the geographic zone North Tyneside uses to prioritise admissions when this 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. North Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at George Stephenson High School are allocated by North Tyneside using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North Tyneside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Tyneside catchment area documents →George Stephenson High School: 1227 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity
George Stephenson High School has a published admission number of 1227 places. 1160 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1227, North Tyneside'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. 27.5% of pupils at George Stephenson High School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Tyneside.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside school admissions →
George Stephenson High School: School Information
- Full address
- Southgate, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 6SA
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 27.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108639
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to George Stephenson High 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: George Stephenson High School
What is the catchment area for George Stephenson High School? ▾
The catchment area for George Stephenson High School is the geographic zone North Tyneside uses to prioritise admissions when this 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. North Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is George Stephenson High School oversubscribed? ▾
George Stephenson High School is operating close to its capacity of 1227 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for George Stephenson High School? ▾
Admission to George Stephenson High School is managed by North Tyneside. 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 George Stephenson High School cover? ▾
George Stephenson High School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for George Stephenson High School? ▾
George Stephenson High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.