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2.975miles
was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Year 7) — but among children who had already met the entrance standard. Entry here depends on the assessment first; distance only separates candidates who qualify. Living inside that distance is not enough on its own, and living beyond it is not necessarily a bar.
Last distance offered at Newport Girls' High School Academy, year by year →
When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.
If two applications tie: In the event of a tied score for the 120th place (to 2 decimal places), the Admissions Authority will offer the final place to the student who resides closest to the school.
Girls must achieve a qualifying score set by the panel; Stage 2 requires no less than 95% of the qualifying score. If the 120th girl is admitted during stages 1-3, the process stops. No sibling priority except twins/triplets tie-break above PAN. Separate in-year admissions criteria (Year 7-11) also given: 1. Looked After Children; 2. Pupil Premium eligible; 3. Newport Boundary Area residents; 4. rank order by in-year test score. Post-16 entry (Year 12, PAN 30) has separate criteria: 1. LAC/PLAC; 2. Other applicants, tie-break by GCSE APS then Newport Boundary Area residency then random allocation - not included as this record covers Year 7 entry only. CATCHMENT: Places are next allocated to all girls who reside within the publicised boundary area and who have achieved the qualifying score. Transcribed from the school's own determined admission arrangements as published by Telford & Wrekin Council determined admission arrangements. Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted first; that is a statutory duty, not an oversubscription criterion.
Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.
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