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Hadrian School Catchment Area

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

Hadrian School is a foundation special not applicable school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 177 pupils, and a capacity of 170 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

177

Pupils

170

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2013

Hadrian School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hadrian School?

The catchment area for Hadrian School is the geographic zone Newcastle upon Tyne 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. Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Hadrian School is set by Newcastle upon Tyne and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 177 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 170 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Newcastle upon Tyne before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Newcastle upon Tyne catchment area documents →

Hadrian School: at or above its 170 place limit

Hadrian School has a published admission number of 170 places. 177 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 170 places. Newcastle upon Tyne allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 62.7% of pupils at Hadrian School 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 Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne school admissions →

Hadrian School: School Information

Full address
Bertram Crescent, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 6PY
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
School type
Foundation special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
62.7% of pupils
DfE URN
131986

Other Not applicable Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

If Hadrian School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Hadrian 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hadrian School

What is the catchment area for Hadrian School?

The catchment area for Hadrian School is the geographic zone Newcastle upon Tyne 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. Newcastle upon Tyne publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Hadrian School oversubscribed?

Yes, Hadrian School currently has 177 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 170 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Hadrian School?

Admission to Hadrian School is managed by Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Hadrian School cover?

Hadrian School is a not applicable school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 Hadrian School?

Hadrian School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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