XP Gateshead Catchment Area
XP Gateshead is a free s secondary school in Felling, Gateshead , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 198 pupils, and a capacity of 250 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-16
Age range
198
Pupils
250
Capacity
79%
Fill rate
XP Gateshead Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for XP Gateshead?
The catchment area for XP Gateshead is the geographic zone Gateshead 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. Gateshead 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 XP Gateshead are allocated by Gateshead 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 Gateshead before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Gateshead catchment area documents →XP Gateshead: 250 places, 79% filled: places available
XP Gateshead has a published admission number of 250 places. 198 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 250 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. 37.4% of pupils at XP Gateshead are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Gateshead.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Gateshead 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 Gateshead school admissions →
XP Gateshead: School Information
- Full address
- Swards Road, Felling, NE10 9UZ
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 37.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148617
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to XP Gateshead 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: XP Gateshead
What is the catchment area for XP Gateshead? ▾
The catchment area for XP Gateshead is the geographic zone Gateshead 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. Gateshead publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is XP Gateshead oversubscribed? ▾
XP Gateshead has a capacity of 250 places and currently has 198 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gateshead.
What is the admissions policy for XP Gateshead? ▾
Admission to XP Gateshead is managed by Gateshead. 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 XP Gateshead cover? ▾
XP Gateshead is a secondary school in Felling, Gateshead, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.