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Egglescliffe School Catchment Area

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

Egglescliffe School is an academy converter secondary school in Stockton-on-Tees , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1511 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

1,511

Pupils

1,500

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Egglescliffe School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Egglescliffe School?

The catchment area for Egglescliffe School is the geographic zone Stockton-on-Tees uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Stockton-on-Tees publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Egglescliffe School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Stockton-on-Tees. 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: 1511 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1500 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 Stockton-on-Tees 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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Egglescliffe School: at or above its 1500 place limit

Egglescliffe School has a published admission number of 1500 places. 1511 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1500 places. Stockton-on-Tees 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. 12.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Stockton-on-Tees.

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

Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees school admissions →

Egglescliffe School: School Information

Full address
Urlay Nook Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0LA
Local authority
Stockton-on-Tees
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
12.7% of pupils
DfE URN
143063

Other Secondary Schools in Stockton-on-Tees

If Egglescliffe School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Egglescliffe School 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: Egglescliffe School

What is the catchment area for Egglescliffe School?

The catchment area for Egglescliffe School is the geographic zone Stockton-on-Tees uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Stockton-on-Tees publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Egglescliffe School oversubscribed?

Yes, Egglescliffe School currently has 1511 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1500 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Egglescliffe School?

Admission to Egglescliffe School is managed by Stockton-on-Tees. 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 Egglescliffe School cover?

Egglescliffe School is a secondary school in Stockton-on-Tees, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Egglescliffe School?

Egglescliffe School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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