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Old Farm School Catchment Area

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

Old Farm School is an other independent not applicable school in Brotton, Redcar and Cleveland , serving pupils aged 5-19, with 39 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-19

Age range

39

Pupils

70

Capacity

56%

Fill rate

Old Farm School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Old Farm School?

The catchment area for Old Farm School 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Redcar and Cleveland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Old Farm School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Redcar and Cleveland may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Redcar and Cleveland before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

Find Redcar and Cleveland catchment area documents →

Old Farm School: 70 places, 56% filled: places available

Old Farm School has a published admission number of 70 places. 39 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 56%. At 56% full, the school currently has headroom below its 70 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

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 →

Old Farm School: School Information

Full address
Old Farm School, Stank House Farm, Brotton, TS12 2TZ
Local authority
Redcar and Cleveland
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-19 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
143429

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Old Farm School 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: Old Farm School

What is the catchment area for Old Farm School?

The catchment area for Old Farm School 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. 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 Old Farm School oversubscribed?

Old Farm School has a capacity of 70 places and currently has 39 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Redcar and Cleveland.

What is the admissions policy for Old Farm School?

Old Farm School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Redcar and Cleveland publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Old Farm School cover?

Old Farm School is a not applicable school in Brotton, Redcar and Cleveland, serving pupils aged 5-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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