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Outwood Academy Normanby Catchment Area

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

Outwood Academy Normanby is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 765 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-16

Age range

765

Pupils

750

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2024

Outwood Academy Normanby Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Outwood Academy Normanby?

The catchment area for Outwood Academy Normanby is the geographic zone Redcar and Cleveland uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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, Outwood Academy Normanby 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: 765 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 750 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 Outwood Academy Normanby 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 →

Outwood Academy Normanby: at or above its 750 place limit

Outwood Academy Normanby has a published admission number of 750 places. 765 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 750 places. Redcar and Cleveland allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 52.9% of pupils at Outwood Academy Normanby 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 Middlesbrough.

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 →

Outwood Academy Normanby: School Information

Full address
Normanby Road, South Bank, Middlesbrough, TS6 9AG
Local authority
Redcar and Cleveland
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
52.9% of pupils
DfE URN
147544

Other Secondary Schools in Middlesbrough

If Outwood Academy Normanby is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Middlesbrough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Outwood Academy Normanby 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: Outwood Academy Normanby

What is the catchment area for Outwood Academy Normanby?

The catchment area for Outwood Academy Normanby is the geographic zone Redcar and Cleveland uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Outwood Academy Normanby oversubscribed?

Yes, Outwood Academy Normanby currently has 765 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 750 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Outwood Academy Normanby?

Admission to Outwood Academy Normanby 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 Outwood Academy Normanby cover?

Outwood Academy Normanby is a secondary school in Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Outwood Academy Normanby?

Outwood Academy Normanby was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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