Southlands School Catchment Area
Southlands School is a foundation special not applicable school in North Shields, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 146 pupils, and a capacity of 165 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
11-16
Age range
146
Pupils
165
Capacity
88%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Southlands School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Southlands School?
The catchment area for Southlands School is the geographic zone North Tyneside uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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.
The catchment area for Southlands School is set by North Tyneside and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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 →Southlands School: 165 places, 88% filled: places available
Southlands School has a published admission number of 165 places. 146 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 165 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. 62.3% of pupils at Southlands 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 →
Southlands School: School Information
- Full address
- Beach Road, Tynemouth, North Shields, NE30 2QR
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- School type
- Foundation special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Free school meals
- 62.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108653
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Southlands 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: Southlands School
What is the catchment area for Southlands School? ▾
The catchment area for Southlands School is the geographic zone North Tyneside uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Southlands School oversubscribed? ▾
Southlands School has a capacity of 165 places and currently has 146 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Tyneside.
What is the admissions policy for Southlands School? ▾
Admission to Southlands 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 Southlands School cover? ▾
Southlands School is a not applicable 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 Southlands School? ▾
Southlands School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.