Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School Catchment Area
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School is a free s 16 to 19 all through school in Norwich, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 16-19, with 615 pupils, and a capacity of 440 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
16-19
Age range
615
Pupils
440
Capacity
140%
Fill rate
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School?
The catchment area for Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School is the geographic zone Norfolk uses to prioritise admissions when this all through 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. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School is set by Norfolk and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School has a published admission number of 440 places. 615 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 140%. At 140% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Norfolk allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Norwich.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Norfolk 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 Norfolk school admissions →
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School: School Information
- Full address
- The Old Fire Station, 30 Bethel Street, Norwich, NR2 1NR
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- School type
- Free schools 16 to 19
- Phase of education
- All through
- Age range
- 16-19 years
- DfE URN
- 139896
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Frequently Asked Questions: Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
What is the catchment area for Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School? ▾
The catchment area for Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School is the geographic zone Norfolk uses to prioritise admissions when this all through 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. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School currently has 615 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 440 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School? ▾
Admission to Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School is managed by Norfolk. 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 Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School cover? ▾
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School is a all through school in Norwich, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 16-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.