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Heworth Grange School Catchment Area

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

Heworth Grange School is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Gateshead , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 993 pupils, and a capacity of 1361 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

993

Pupils

1,361

Capacity

73%

Fill rate

Heworth Grange School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Heworth Grange School?

The catchment area for Heworth Grange School is the geographic zone Gateshead 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. Gateshead publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Heworth Grange School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Gateshead. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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 →

Heworth Grange School: 1361 places, 73% filled: places available

Heworth Grange School has a published admission number of 1361 places. 993 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1361 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. 52.6% of pupils at Heworth Grange 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 Gateshead.

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

Gateshead 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 Gateshead school admissions →

Heworth Grange School: School Information

Full address
High Lanes, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 0PT
Local authority
Gateshead
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
52.6% of pupils
DfE URN
145490

Other Secondary Schools in Gateshead

If Heworth Grange School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Gateshead are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Heworth Grange 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: Heworth Grange School

What is the catchment area for Heworth Grange School?

The catchment area for Heworth Grange School is the geographic zone Gateshead 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. Gateshead publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Heworth Grange School oversubscribed?

Heworth Grange School has a capacity of 1361 places and currently has 993 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gateshead.

What is the admissions policy for Heworth Grange School?

Admission to Heworth Grange 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 Heworth Grange School cover?

Heworth Grange School is a secondary 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.

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