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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 an 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 2023

Dormanstown Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Dormanstown Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Dormanstown Primary 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, 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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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Redcar and Cleveland publishes the 2027 Dormanstown Primary Academy numbers →

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 →

Dormanstown Primary Academy: at or above its 259 place limit

Dormanstown Primary Academy has a published admission number of 259 places. 263 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 259 places. Redcar and Cleveland 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. 67.4% of pupils at Dormanstown 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 Redcar.

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 →

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.

Nearest primary schools by distance

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

What is the catchment area for Dormanstown Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Dormanstown Primary 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 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 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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