Mortimer Community College Catchment Area
Mortimer Community College is a community secondary school in South Shields, South Tyneside , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1111 pupils, and a capacity of 1156 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,111
Pupils
1,156
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Mortimer Community College Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Mortimer Community College are allocated by South 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 South Tyneside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find South Tyneside catchment area documents →Mortimer Community College — School Information
- Full address
- Reading Road, South Shields, NE33 4UG
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 41.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108727
Other Secondary Schools in South Shields
If Mortimer Community College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in South Shields are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Mortimer Community College
Is Mortimer Community College oversubscribed? ▾
Mortimer Community College is operating close to its capacity of 1156 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Mortimer Community College? ▾
Admission to Mortimer Community College is managed by South 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 Mortimer Community College cover? ▾
Mortimer Community College is a secondary school in South Shields, South Tyneside, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.