Longbenton High School Catchment Area
Longbenton High School is a foundation secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 950 pupils, and a capacity of 1105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-18
Age range
950
Pupils
1,105
Capacity
86%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Longbenton High School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Longbenton High School?
The catchment area for Longbenton High School is the geographic zone North Tyneside 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. North Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Longbenton High School are allocated by North Tyneside using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North Tyneside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Tyneside catchment area documents →Longbenton High School: 1105 places, 86% filled: places available
Longbenton High School has a published admission number of 1105 places. 950 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1105 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. 32.5% of pupils at Longbenton High School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Tyneside.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside school admissions →
Longbenton High School: School Information
- Full address
- Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 8ER
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 32.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108645
Other Secondary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
If Longbenton High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are the next closest alternatives.
George Stephenson High School Catchment Area
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Gosforth Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE3 2JH
Whickham School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE16 5AR
Sacred Heart Catholic High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE4 9YH
St Cuthbert's High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE15 7PX
Kenton School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE3 3RU
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Longbenton High 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Longbenton High School
What is the catchment area for Longbenton High School? ▾
The catchment area for Longbenton High School is the geographic zone North Tyneside 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. North Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Longbenton High School oversubscribed? ▾
Longbenton High School has a capacity of 1105 places and currently has 950 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Tyneside.
What is the admissions policy for Longbenton High School? ▾
Admission to Longbenton High School is managed by North Tyneside. 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 Longbenton High School cover? ▾
Longbenton High School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Longbenton High School? ▾
Longbenton High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.