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Dormanstown Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Dormanstown Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 263 pupils, and a capacity of 259 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

263

Pupils

259

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Dormanstown Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Dormanstown Primary 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 263 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 259 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 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.

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Dormanstown Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
South Avenue, Dormanstown, Redcar, TS10 5LY
Local authority
Redcar and Cleveland
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
67.4% of pupils
DfE URN
139931

Other Primary Schools in Redcar

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Dormanstown Primary Academy

Is Dormanstown Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Dormanstown Primary Academy currently has 263 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 259 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Dormanstown Primary Academy?

Admission to Dormanstown Primary 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 Dormanstown Primary Academy cover?

Dormanstown Primary Academy is a primary school in Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Dormanstown Primary Academy?

Dormanstown Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.