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Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy Catchment Area

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

Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Stockton-on-Tees , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 1165 pupils, and a capacity of 1185 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-16

Age range

1,165

Pupils

1,185

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy?

The catchment area for Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Stockton-on-Tees publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy is managed by Stockton-on-Tees and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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.

Find Stockton-on-Tees catchment area documents →

Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy: 1185 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy has a published admission number of 1185 places. 1165 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1185, Stockton-on-Tees's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 19% 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 →

Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy: School Information

Full address
Fairfield Road, Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7AJ
Local authority
Stockton-on-Tees
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
19% of pupils
DfE URN
141369

Other Secondary Schools in Stockton-on-Tees

If Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Stockton-on-Tees

Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Stockton-on-Tees. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Ian Ramsey Church of England 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: Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy

What is the catchment area for Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy?

The catchment area for Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. 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 Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy oversubscribed?

Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1185 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy?

Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Stockton-on-Tees before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy cover?

Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy is a secondary school in Stockton-on-Tees, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy?

Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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