North Gosforth Academy Catchment Area
North Gosforth Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 562 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-16
Age range
562
Pupils
600
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
North Gosforth Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for North Gosforth Academy?
The catchment area for North Gosforth Academy 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.
As an academy, North Gosforth Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North Tyneside. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 →North Gosforth Academy: 600 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity
North Gosforth Academy has a published admission number of 600 places. 562 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 600, North Tyneside's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 37.5% of pupils at North Gosforth Academy 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 →
North Gosforth Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Dudley Lane, Seaton Burn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 6EJ
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Free school meals
- 37.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144279
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If North Gosforth Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are the next closest alternatives.
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to North Gosforth Academy 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: North Gosforth Academy
What is the catchment area for North Gosforth Academy? ▾
The catchment area for North Gosforth Academy 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 North Gosforth Academy oversubscribed? ▾
North Gosforth Academy is operating close to its capacity of 600 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for North Gosforth Academy? ▾
Admission to North Gosforth Academy 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 North Gosforth Academy cover? ▾
North Gosforth Academy is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.