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Badger Hill Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Badger Hill Academy is an academy converter primary school in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Redcar and Cleveland , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 149 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

149

Pupils

210

Capacity

71%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Badger Hill Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Badger Hill Academy?

The catchment area for Badger Hill Academy is the geographic zone Redcar and Cleveland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Redcar and Cleveland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Badger Hill Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Redcar and Cleveland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Redcar and Cleveland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Redcar and Cleveland catchment area documents →

Badger Hill Academy: 210 places, 71% filled: places available

Badger Hill Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 149 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 19.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Saltburn-by-the-Sea.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Redcar and Cleveland publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Redcar and Cleveland school admissions →

Badger Hill Academy: School Information

Full address
Marston Road, Kilton Lane, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 2XR
Local authority
Redcar and Cleveland
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
19.5% of pupils
DfE URN
143618

Other Primary Schools in Saltburn-by-the-Sea

If Badger Hill Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Saltburn-by-the-Sea are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Badger Hill Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Badger Hill Academy

What is the catchment area for Badger Hill Academy?

The catchment area for Badger Hill Academy is the geographic zone Redcar and Cleveland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Redcar and Cleveland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Badger Hill Academy oversubscribed?

Badger Hill Academy has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 149 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Redcar and Cleveland.

What is the admissions policy for Badger Hill Academy?

Admission to Badger Hill Academy is managed by Redcar and Cleveland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Badger Hill Academy cover?

Badger Hill Academy is a primary school in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Redcar and Cleveland, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Badger Hill Academy?

Badger Hill Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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