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Mo Mowlam Academy Catchment Area

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

Mo Mowlam Academy is an academy special sponsor led not applicable school in Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland , serving pupils aged 5-16, with 100 pupils, and a capacity of 66 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5-16

Age range

100

Pupils

66

Capacity

152%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Mo Mowlam Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Mo Mowlam Academy?

The catchment area for Mo Mowlam 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, Mo Mowlam 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: 100 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 66 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Redcar and Cleveland publishes the 2027 Mo Mowlam Academy numbers →

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 →

Mo Mowlam Academy: heavily oversubscribed at 152% capacity

Mo Mowlam Academy has a published admission number of 66 places. 100 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 152%. At 152% 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. 78% of pupils at Mo Mowlam Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Redcar.

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 →

Mo Mowlam Academy: School Information

Full address
Corporation Road, Redcar, TS10 1PA
Local authority
Redcar and Cleveland
School type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-16 years
Free school meals
78% of pupils
DfE URN
146953

Other Not applicable Schools in Redcar

If Mo Mowlam Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Redcar are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Mo Mowlam 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: Mo Mowlam Academy

What is the catchment area for Mo Mowlam Academy?

The catchment area for Mo Mowlam 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 Mo Mowlam Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Mo Mowlam Academy currently has 100 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 66 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Mo Mowlam Academy?

Admission to Mo Mowlam 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 Mo Mowlam Academy cover?

Mo Mowlam Academy is a not applicable school in Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, serving pupils aged 5-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Mo Mowlam Academy?

Mo Mowlam Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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