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North Shore Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

North Shore Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Stockton-on-Tees , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 816 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

816

Pupils

1,050

Capacity

78%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2021

North Shore Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for North Shore Academy?

The catchment area for North Shore Academy is the geographic zone Stockton-on-Tees 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. Stockton-on-Tees 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 Shore Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Stockton-on-Tees. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Stockton-on-Tees before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Stockton-on-Tees catchment area documents →

North Shore Academy: 1050 places, 78% filled: places available

North Shore Academy has a published admission number of 1050 places. 816 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1050 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. 55.5% of pupils at North Shore Academy 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 Stockton-on-Tees.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees school admissions →

North Shore Academy: School Information

Full address
Talbot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 2AY
Local authority
Stockton-on-Tees
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
55.5% of pupils
DfE URN
136146

Other Secondary Schools in Stockton-on-Tees

If North Shore Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to North Shore 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: North Shore Academy

What is the catchment area for North Shore Academy?

The catchment area for North Shore Academy is the geographic zone Stockton-on-Tees 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. Stockton-on-Tees publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is North Shore Academy oversubscribed?

North Shore Academy has a capacity of 1050 places and currently has 816 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Stockton-on-Tees.

What is the admissions policy for North Shore Academy?

Admission to North Shore Academy is managed by Stockton-on-Tees. 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 Shore Academy cover?

North Shore Academy is a secondary school in Stockton-on-Tees, 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 North Shore Academy?

North Shore Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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