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Thomas Bewick School Catchment Area

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

Thomas Bewick School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 3–19, with 360 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–19

Age range

360

Pupils

360

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Thomas Bewick School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Thomas Bewick School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Newcastle upon Tyne. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 360 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Thomas Bewick School — School Information

Full address
Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2LW
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3–19 years
Free school meals
57.7% of pupils
DfE URN
146680

Other Not applicable Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

If Thomas Bewick School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Thomas Bewick School

Is Thomas Bewick School oversubscribed?

Yes — Thomas Bewick School currently has 360 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Thomas Bewick School?

Admission to Thomas Bewick School 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 Thomas Bewick School cover?

Thomas Bewick School is a not applicable school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, serving pupils aged 3–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Thomas Bewick School?

Thomas Bewick School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.