Ponteland High School Catchment Area
Ponteland High School is a academy converter secondary school in Ponteland, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1543 pupils, and a capacity of 1600 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,543
Pupils
1,600
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Ponteland High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Ponteland High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Northumberland. 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 Northumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Northumberland catchment area documents →Ponteland High School — School Information
- Full address
- The Crescent, Callerton Lane, Ponteland, NE20 9EG
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 12.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145783
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ponteland High School
Is Ponteland High School oversubscribed? ▾
Ponteland High School is operating close to its capacity of 1600 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Ponteland High School? ▾
Admission to Ponteland High School is managed by Northumberland. 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 Ponteland High School cover? ▾
Ponteland High School is a secondary school in Ponteland, Northumberland, 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 Ponteland High School? ▾
Ponteland High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.