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Kader Academy Catchment Area

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

Kader Academy is an academy converter primary school in Middlesbrough , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 450 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

450

Pupils

420

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Kader Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kader Academy?

The catchment area for Kader Academy is the geographic zone Middlesbrough 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. Middlesbrough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Kader Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Middlesbrough. 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: 450 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 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 Middlesbrough before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Middlesbrough catchment area documents →

Kader Academy: at or above its 420 place limit

Kader Academy has a published admission number of 420 places. 450 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 107%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Middlesbrough 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. 19.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Middlesbrough.

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

Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough school admissions →

Kader Academy: School Information

Full address
Staindrop Drive, Acklam, Middlesbrough, TS5 8NU
Local authority
Middlesbrough
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
19.9% of pupils
DfE URN
140869

Other Primary Schools in Middlesbrough

If Kader Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Middlesbrough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Kader 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: Kader Academy

What is the catchment area for Kader Academy?

The catchment area for Kader Academy is the geographic zone Middlesbrough 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. Middlesbrough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Kader Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Kader Academy currently has 450 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Kader Academy?

Admission to Kader Academy is managed by Middlesbrough. 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 Kader Academy cover?

Kader Academy is a primary school in Middlesbrough, 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 Kader Academy?

Kader Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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