Primary school admissions - September 2025

If you live in Gateshead you can apply online for for a primary school place from 9 September 2024.

Make sure you look at the 'Admission to Primary School' booklet which contains essential information that will help you in making your child's application, including:

• admission policies and oversubscription criteria for Gateshead schools
• information on how places are offered
• the number of applications received and the number of places offered for previous years

Important:

• we recommend you apply to three schools.  Applying for only one school does not improve you change of gaining a place at this school
• your child's attendance at a school or private nursery does not guarantee or improve your chances of gaining a place at your chosen school
• if you rank a school outside Gateshead as one or more of your preferences you must look at the admission policy for that school before submitting your application
• you must apply by 15 January 2025

Primary (reception class) admissions timeline

For common issues and questions about admissions see the information section of our admissions guide.

Book a visit to see if Clover Hill is the school for you and your child.
We are very much looking forward to meeting you and telling you all about our wonderful school. If you would like to attend one of our tours please contact the school office on 0191 4334056 to reserve your place.  Please note this is for adults only.

Dates for a visit/tour:

Wednesday 9th October 4.45pm

Wednesday 13th November 4.45pm

Wednesday 11th December 4.45pm

Secondary school admissions (to start year 7 in September 2025)

You can apply for a secondary school place from 9 September 2024

Make sure you look at the 'Admission to Secondary School' booklet which contains essential information that will help you in making your child's application, including:

• admission policies and oversubscription criteria for Gateshead schools
• information on how places are offered
• the number of applications received and the number of places offered for previous years

Important:

• we recommend you apply to three schools - applying for only one school does not improve you change of gaining a place at this school
• you can not apply to Emmanuel College using our online application form - you must contact Emmanuel College directly if you want to apply for a place there
• if you rank a school outside Gateshead as one or more of your preferences you must look at the admission policy for that school before submitting your application
• you must apply by 31 October 2024

Secondary admissions timeline (to start year 7 in September 2025)

For common issues and questions about admissions see the information section of our admissions guide.