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Highcliffe Primary School Catchment Area

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

Highcliffe Primary School is a foundation primary school in Guisborough, Redcar and Cleveland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 281 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

281

Pupils

420

Capacity

67%

Fill rate

Highcliffe Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Highcliffe Primary School?

The catchment area for Highcliffe Primary School 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.

The catchment area for Highcliffe Primary School is set by Redcar and Cleveland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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 →

Highcliffe Primary School: 420 places, 67% filled: places available

Highcliffe Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 281 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 67%. At 67% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 33.9% of pupils at Highcliffe Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Redcar and Cleveland.

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 →

Highcliffe Primary School: School Information

Full address
Hutton Lane, Guisborough, TS14 8AA
Local authority
Redcar and Cleveland
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
33.9% of pupils
DfE URN
131457

Other Primary Schools in Guisborough

If Highcliffe Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Guisborough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Highcliffe Primary 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: Highcliffe Primary School

What is the catchment area for Highcliffe Primary School?

The catchment area for Highcliffe Primary School 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 Highcliffe Primary School oversubscribed?

Highcliffe Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 281 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Redcar and Cleveland.

What is the admissions policy for Highcliffe Primary School?

Admission to Highcliffe Primary School 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 Highcliffe Primary School cover?

Highcliffe Primary School is a primary school in Guisborough, 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.

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