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Gilbert Ward Academy Catchment Area

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

Gilbert Ward Academy is a free s special not applicable school in Blyth, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 55 pupils, and a capacity of 80 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-16

Age range

55

Pupils

80

Capacity

69%

Fill rate

Gilbert Ward Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Gilbert Ward Academy?

The catchment area for Gilbert Ward Academy is the geographic zone Northumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Gilbert Ward Academy is set by Northumberland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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 →

Gilbert Ward Academy: 80 places, 69% filled: places available

Gilbert Ward Academy has a published admission number of 80 places. 55 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 69%. At 69% full, the school currently has headroom below its 80 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 63.6% of pupils at Gilbert Ward Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Blyth.

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 →

Gilbert Ward Academy: School Information

Full address
Princess Louise Road, Blyth, NE24 2TS
Local authority
Northumberland
School type
Free schools special
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
63.6% of pupils
DfE URN
149842

Other Not applicable Schools in Blyth

If Gilbert Ward Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Blyth are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Gilbert Ward Academy 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Gilbert Ward Academy

What is the catchment area for Gilbert Ward Academy?

The catchment area for Gilbert Ward Academy is the geographic zone Northumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Gilbert Ward Academy oversubscribed?

Gilbert Ward Academy has a capacity of 80 places and currently has 55 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Northumberland.

What is the admissions policy for Gilbert Ward Academy?

Admission to Gilbert Ward Academy 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 Gilbert Ward Academy cover?

Gilbert Ward Academy is a not applicable school in Blyth, Northumberland, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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