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Ormesby Primary School Catchment Area

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

Ormesby Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 222 pupils, and a capacity of 415 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

222

Pupils

415

Capacity

53%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Ormesby Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ormesby Primary School?

The catchment area for Ormesby Primary School is the geographic zone Redcar and Cleveland 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. 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, Ormesby Primary School 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.

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 →

Ormesby Primary School: 415 places, 53% filled: places available

Ormesby Primary School has a published admission number of 415 places. 222 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 53%. At 53% full, the school currently has headroom below its 415 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 36.2% of pupils at Ormesby Primary School 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 →

Ormesby Primary School: School Information

Full address
Henry Taylor Court, Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS7 9AB
Local authority
Redcar and Cleveland
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
36.2% of pupils
DfE URN
143479

Other Primary Schools in Middlesbrough

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Ormesby Primary 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: Ormesby Primary School

What is the catchment area for Ormesby Primary School?

The catchment area for Ormesby Primary School is the geographic zone Redcar and Cleveland 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. 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 Ormesby Primary School oversubscribed?

Ormesby Primary School has a capacity of 415 places and currently has 222 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Redcar and Cleveland.

What is the admissions policy for Ormesby Primary School?

Admission to Ormesby Primary School 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 Ormesby Primary School cover?

Ormesby Primary School 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 Ormesby Primary School?

Ormesby Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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