Studio West Catchment Area
Studio West is a studio s secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 546 pupils, and a capacity of 640 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-19
Age range
546
Pupils
640
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Studio West Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Studio West?
The catchment area for Studio West is the geographic zone Newcastle upon Tyne 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. Newcastle upon Tyne publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Studio West are allocated by Newcastle upon Tyne using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Newcastle upon Tyne before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Newcastle upon Tyne catchment area documents →Studio West: 640 places, 85% filled: places available
Studio West has a published admission number of 640 places. 546 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 640 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. 63% of pupils at Studio West 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 Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne school admissions →
Studio West: School Information
- Full address
- West Denton Way, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2SZ
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- School type
- Studio schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-19 years
- Free school meals
- 63% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140965
Other Secondary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
If Studio West is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are the next closest alternatives.
George Stephenson High School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE12 6SA
Longbenton High School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE12 8ER
Gosforth Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE3 2JH
Whickham School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE16 5AR
Sacred Heart Catholic High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE4 9YH
St Cuthbert's High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE15 7PX
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Studio West 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: Studio West
What is the catchment area for Studio West? ▾
The catchment area for Studio West is the geographic zone Newcastle upon Tyne 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. Newcastle upon Tyne publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Studio West oversubscribed? ▾
Studio West has a capacity of 640 places and currently has 546 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Newcastle upon Tyne.
What is the admissions policy for Studio West? ▾
Admission to Studio West is managed by Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Studio West cover? ▾
Studio West is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.