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Brambles Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Brambles Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Middlesbrough , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 354 pupils, and a capacity of 341 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

354

Pupils

341

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Brambles Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Brambles Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Brambles Primary Academy is the geographic zone Middlesbrough 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. Middlesbrough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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

Currently oversubscribed: 354 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 341 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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

Find Middlesbrough catchment area documents →

Brambles Primary Academy: at or above its 341 place limit

Brambles Primary Academy has a published admission number of 341 places. 354 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 341 places. Middlesbrough allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 67.6% of pupils at Brambles Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Middlesbrough.

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

Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough school admissions →

Brambles Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Kedward Avenue, Brambles, Middlesbrough, TS3 9DB
Local authority
Middlesbrough
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
67.6% of pupils
DfE URN
138559

Other Primary Schools in Middlesbrough

If Brambles Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Middlesbrough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Brambles Primary 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: Brambles Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Brambles Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Brambles Primary Academy is the geographic zone Middlesbrough 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. Middlesbrough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Brambles Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Brambles Primary Academy currently has 354 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 341 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Brambles Primary Academy?

Admission to Brambles Primary Academy is managed by Middlesbrough. 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 Brambles Primary Academy cover?

Brambles Primary Academy is a primary school in Middlesbrough, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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