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Outwood Academy Ormesby Catchment Area

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

Outwood Academy Ormesby is an academy converter secondary school in Middlesbrough , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 738 pupils, and a capacity of 825 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

738

Pupils

825

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2022

Outwood Academy Ormesby Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Outwood Academy Ormesby?

The catchment area for Outwood Academy Ormesby is the geographic zone Middlesbrough 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. Middlesbrough 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 Ormesby sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Middlesbrough. 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 Middlesbrough before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Middlesbrough catchment area documents →

Outwood Academy Ormesby: 825 places, 89% filled: places available

Outwood Academy Ormesby has a published admission number of 825 places. 738 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 825 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. 63.3% of pupils at Outwood Academy Ormesby 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.

Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough school admissions →

Outwood Academy Ormesby: School Information

Full address
Tothill Avenue, Netherfields, Middlesbrough, TS3 0RH
Local authority
Middlesbrough
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
63.3% of pupils
DfE URN
138711

Other Secondary Schools in Middlesbrough

If Outwood Academy Ormesby 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 Ormesby 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 Ormesby

What is the catchment area for Outwood Academy Ormesby?

The catchment area for Outwood Academy Ormesby is the geographic zone Middlesbrough 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. Middlesbrough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Outwood Academy Ormesby oversubscribed?

Outwood Academy Ormesby has a capacity of 825 places and currently has 738 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Middlesbrough.

What is the admissions policy for Outwood Academy Ormesby?

Admission to Outwood Academy Ormesby is managed by Middlesbrough. 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 Ormesby cover?

Outwood Academy Ormesby is a secondary school in Middlesbrough, 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 Ormesby?

Outwood Academy Ormesby was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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