Hill Top School Catchment Area
Hill Top School is a community special not applicable school in Gateshead , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 135 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–19
Age range
135
Pupils
120
Capacity
113%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Hill Top School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Hill Top 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 →Hill Top School — School Information
- Full address
- Wealcroft, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 8LT
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- School type
- Community special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Free school meals
- 57.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 130942
Other Not applicable Schools in Gateshead
If Hill Top School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Gateshead are the next closest alternatives.
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Gateshead Jewish Nursery School Catchment Area
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Emmanuel College Catchment Area
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Furrowfield School Catchment Area
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Dryden School Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Hill Top School
Is Hill Top School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Hill Top School currently has 135 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 120 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Hill Top School? ▾
Admission to Hill Top 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 Hill Top School cover? ▾
Hill Top School is a not applicable school in Gateshead, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Hill Top School? ▾
Hill Top School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.