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Studio West Catchment Area

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

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.

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.

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.

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