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Nunthorpe Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Nunthorpe Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 256 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

256

Pupils

236

Capacity

108%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

Nunthorpe Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Nunthorpe Primary 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: 256 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 236 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.

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Nunthorpe Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Swan's Corner, Guisborough Road, Middlesbrough, TS7 0LA
Local authority
Redcar and Cleveland
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
14.7% of pupils
DfE URN
140919

Other Primary Schools in Middlesbrough

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Nunthorpe Primary Academy

Is Nunthorpe Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Nunthorpe Primary Academy currently has 256 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 236 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Nunthorpe Primary Academy?

Admission to Nunthorpe Primary 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 Nunthorpe Primary Academy cover?

Nunthorpe Primary Academy is a primary school in Middlesbrough, 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for Nunthorpe Primary Academy?

Nunthorpe Primary Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.