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St Thomas More Catholic High School Catchment Area

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

St Thomas More Catholic High School is a academy converter secondary school in North Shields, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1622 pupils, and a capacity of 1650 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,622

Pupils

1,650

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

St Thomas More Catholic High School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Thomas More Catholic High School is managed by North Tyneside and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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St Thomas More Catholic High School — School Information

Full address
Lynn Road, North Shields, NE29 8LF
Local authority
North Tyneside
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
24.6% of pupils
DfE URN
137734

Other Secondary Schools in North Shields

If St Thomas More Catholic High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in North Shields are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Thomas More Catholic High School

Is St Thomas More Catholic High School oversubscribed?

St Thomas More Catholic High School is operating close to its capacity of 1650 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Thomas More Catholic High School?

St Thomas More Catholic High School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Tyneside before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Thomas More Catholic High School cover?

St Thomas More Catholic High School is a secondary school in North Shields, North Tyneside, 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 St Thomas More Catholic High School?

St Thomas More Catholic High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.