Newport Girls' High School Academy Catchment Area
Newport Girls' High School Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Newport, Telford and Wrekin , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 836 pupils, and a capacity of 720 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
836
Pupils
720
Capacity
116%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2022
Newport Girls' High School Academy Catchment Area Information
Entry to Newport Girls' High School Academy is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Telford and Wrekin may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Telford and Wrekin before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Telford and Wrekin catchment area documents →Newport Girls' High School Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Wellington Road, Newport, TF10 7HL
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 6.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136516
Other Secondary Schools in Newport
If Newport Girls' High School Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Newport are the next closest alternatives.
Christ The King College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PO30 5QT
Haberdashers' Adams Catchment Area
Academy converter · TF10 7BD
Medina College Catchment Area
Academy converter · PO30 2DX
Carisbrooke College Catchment Area
Academy converter · PO30 5QU
The Burton Borough School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · TF10 7DS
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Frequently Asked Questions — Newport Girls' High School Academy
Is Newport Girls' High School Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Newport Girls' High School Academy currently has 836 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 720 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Newport Girls' High School Academy? ▾
Newport Girls' High School Academy is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Telford and Wrekin publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Newport Girls' High School Academy cover? ▾
Newport Girls' High School Academy is a secondary school in Newport, Telford and Wrekin, 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 Newport Girls' High School Academy? ▾
Newport Girls' High School Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.