Gibside School Catchment Area
Gibside School is a community special not applicable school in Gateshead , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 211 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
211
Pupils
180
Capacity
117%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2012
Gibside School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Gibside 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 →Gibside School — School Information
- Full address
- Shipcote Lane, Gateshead, NE8 4DE
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- School type
- Community special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 51.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 131213
Other Not applicable Schools in Gateshead
If Gibside 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
City technology college · NE11 0AN
Furrowfield School Catchment Area
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Hill Top School Catchment Area
Community special school · NE10 8LT
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Frequently Asked Questions — Gibside School
Is Gibside School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Gibside School currently has 211 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Gibside School? ▾
Admission to Gibside 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 Gibside School cover? ▾
Gibside School is a not applicable school in Gateshead, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Gibside School? ▾
Gibside School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.