Admissions

Admissions

We provide up to 330 places for Year 7 pupils each year. For entry into Year 7, applications to Northfield should be made through the Local Authority admissions scheme.

As a local authority community maintained school, we follow Stockton on Tees Borough Council's admission policy. Please click here to access all relevant information.

How to Apply for 2027/28 Academic Year

If your child was born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016, they will start secondary school in September 2027.

Stockton Borough Council will send letters out in September informing you how to apply for a secondary place for September 2027. If you have not received a letter by 12 September 2026 please contact them:

Telephone: 01642 526605
Email: school.admissions@stockton.gov.uk

Every Day is an Open Day

Every day is an open day at Northfield. If you would like to visit us during a normal school day please contact Dr Ankers, our deputy headteacher, on 01642 557373 or email northfield.school@northfieldssc.org to arrange a convenient time.

Mid Year Transfers

If you have recently moved into the area and are considering Northfield for your child please contact Dr Ankers. He will be pleased to arrange a mutually convenient meeting with the relevant members of staff and a tour of our facilities.

To apply for a place at Northfield School and Sports College mid-year please contact the School Admissions Team on 01642 526605 or email school.admissions@stockton.gov.uk.

Admission Appeals

For information on the appeals process, how to appeal and a timetable for organising and hearing admission appeals, please click here .