Admission to Secondary School (2025)
Linked catchment areas for September 2025
The catchment areas of the following primary and junior schools in Gateshead form the combined catchment area for the Gateshead secondary school identified.
We recommend you find out what catchment area you live in prior to completing your application form.
School catchment maps are available to view on the council's website.
We do not operate any school "feeder" arrangements to our secondary schools or academies. There is no guarantee of a place at a secondary school or academy as a result of attending one of its linked primary or junior schools.
Secondary School | Catchment area |
|---|---|
Grace College | Carr Hill, Glynwood, Harlow Green, Kells Lane, Larkspur, Oakfield Junior, South Street |
Heworth Grange School | Bede, Bill Quay, Brandling, Colegate*, Falla Park, Lingey House, Roman Road, The Drive, Wardley, White Mere, Windy Nook *The council is currently consulting on the future of Colegate School from September 2025 |
Kingsmeadow Community School | Brighton Avenue, Caedmon, Dunston Hill, Kelvin Grove, Lobley Hill, Riverside Primary Academy |
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy | Barley Mow, Birtley East, Fell Dyke, Kibblesworth Academy, Portobello, Ravensworth Terrace |
Thorp Academy | Blaydon West, Chopwell, Crookhill Emmaville, Greenside, Highfield, High Spen, Parkhead, Rowlands Gill, Ryton Junior, Winlaton West Lane |
Whickham School | Clover Hill, Fellside, Front Street, Swalwell, Washingwell, Whickham Parochial Church of England |
If you would like to know if your address falls within the Parish boundary for a particular voluntary aided (church) school, please contact the school direct.