Norham High School Catchment Area
Norham High School is a foundation secondary school in North Shields, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 456 pupils, and a capacity of 520 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-16
Age range
456
Pupils
520
Capacity
88%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Norham High School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Norham High School?
The catchment area for Norham 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 Norham 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 →Norham High School: 520 places, 88% filled: places available
Norham High School has a published admission number of 520 places. 456 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 520 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. 63.5% of pupils at Norham High 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 North Shields.
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 →
Norham High School: School Information
- Full address
- Alnwick Avenue, North Shields, NE29 7BU
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 63.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108628
Other Secondary Schools in North Shields
If Norham High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in North Shields are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Norham 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: Norham High School
What is the catchment area for Norham High School? ▾
The catchment area for Norham 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 Norham High School oversubscribed? ▾
Norham High School has a capacity of 520 places and currently has 456 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Tyneside.
What is the admissions policy for Norham High School? ▾
Admission to Norham 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 Norham High School cover? ▾
Norham High School is a secondary school in North Shields, North Tyneside, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Norham High School? ▾
Norham High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.