The Suthers School Catchment Area
The Suthers School is a free s secondary school in Newark, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 652 pupils, and a capacity of 830 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-19
Age range
652
Pupils
830
Capacity
79%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
The Suthers School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Suthers School?
The catchment area for The Suthers School is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire 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. Nottinghamshire 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 The Suthers School are allocated by Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Nottinghamshire catchment area documents →The Suthers School: 830 places, 79% filled: places available
The Suthers School has a published admission number of 830 places. 652 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 830 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. 25.3% of pupils at The Suthers School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Nottinghamshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Nottinghamshire 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. Nottinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →
The Suthers School: School Information
- Full address
- Cross Lane, Fernwood, Newark, NG24 3NH
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 25.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144768
Other Secondary Schools in Newark
If The Suthers School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Newark are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to The Suthers 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: The Suthers School
What is the catchment area for The Suthers School? ▾
The catchment area for The Suthers School is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire 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. Nottinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Suthers School oversubscribed? ▾
The Suthers School has a capacity of 830 places and currently has 652 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Nottinghamshire.
What is the admissions policy for The Suthers School? ▾
Admission to The Suthers School is managed by Nottinghamshire. 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 The Suthers School cover? ▾
The Suthers School is a secondary school in Newark, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Suthers School? ▾
The Suthers School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.