Admissions for Secondary Schools in Gateshead |are now open and run from the 11th of September 2009 until the 23rd October 2009. From this date you will be able to apply online for your childs school place.

This website includes lots of useful information about schools in Gateshead and some of our policies. We recognise that your child's education is one of the most important aspects of their life. It affects their formative years. their future and even their relationship with you. We know how important it is that you receive as much information as possible about our school admission process, and this website aims to provide you with the information you need to know in order to obtain a place for your child in a school.

The information for parents booklet on the right hand side of the page has been simplified to sections below for easy reading.

Foreword
Introduction
School Organisation in Gateshead (PDF 27k)
Linked Catchement areas (PDF 28k)
Explanation of the Terms Used in the Information for Parents Booklet (PDF 26k)
Timeline for Admission to Secondary School (PDF 24k)
Choice Advice Service (PDF 28k)
Frequently asked questions
Information for Parents Booklet (PDF 238k)
Important - Equal Preference System Used when allocation School Places (PDF 30k)
Community Secondary School Admission Policy 2010 (PDF 50k)
Sixth Form Admission Policy 2010 (PDF 28k)
Cardinal Hume Catholic School Admission Policy 2010 (PDF 40k)
St Thomas More Catholic School Admission Policy 2010 (PDF 48k)
Emmanuel College (PDF 39k)
School Contact Information (PDF 86k)