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Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy Catchment Area

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

Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy is an academy special converter not applicable school in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Redcar and Cleveland , serving pupils aged 3-19, with 189 pupils, and a capacity of 170 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-19

Age range

189

Pupils

170

Capacity

111%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2022

Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy?

The catchment area for Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy is the geographic zone Redcar and Cleveland uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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, Kilton Thorpe Specialist 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: 189 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 170 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 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 →

Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy: heavily oversubscribed at 111% capacity

Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy has a published admission number of 170 places. 189 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 111%. At 111% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Redcar and Cleveland allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 38.7% of pupils at Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy 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 →

Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy: School Information

Full address
Marshall Drive, Brotton, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 2UW
Local authority
Redcar and Cleveland
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-19 years
Free school meals
38.7% of pupils
DfE URN
139110

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Kilton Thorpe Specialist 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: Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy

What is the catchment area for Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy?

The catchment area for Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy is the geographic zone Redcar and Cleveland uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy currently has 189 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 170 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy?

Admission to Kilton Thorpe Specialist 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 Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy cover?

Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy is a not applicable school in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Redcar and Cleveland, serving pupils aged 3-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy?

Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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