Outwood Academy Riverside Catchment Area
Outwood Academy Riverside is a free s secondary school in Middlesbrough , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 690 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-16
Age range
690
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
66%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Outwood Academy Riverside Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Outwood Academy Riverside?
The catchment area for Outwood Academy Riverside 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.
Secondary school places at Outwood Academy Riverside are allocated by Middlesbrough using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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 Riverside: 1050 places, 66% filled: places available
Outwood Academy Riverside has a published admission number of 1050 places. 690 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 66%. At 66% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1050 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. 62.9% of pupils at Outwood Academy Riverside 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 Riverside: School Information
- Full address
- 100 Russell Street, Middlehaven, Middlesbrough, TS1 2AD
- Local authority
- Middlesbrough
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 62.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147848
Other Secondary Schools in Middlesbrough
If Outwood Academy Riverside is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Middlesbrough are the next closest alternatives.
Macmillan Academy Catchment Area
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Lift Unity City Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · TS3 8RE
The King's Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · TS8 0GA
Outwood Academy Ormesby Catchment Area
Academy converter · TS3 0RH
Nunthorpe Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · TS7 0LA
Outwood Academy Acklam Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · TS5 7JY
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Outwood Academy Riverside 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Outwood Academy Riverside
What is the catchment area for Outwood Academy Riverside? ▾
The catchment area for Outwood Academy Riverside 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 Riverside oversubscribed? ▾
Outwood Academy Riverside has a capacity of 1050 places and currently has 690 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Middlesbrough.
What is the admissions policy for Outwood Academy Riverside? ▾
Admission to Outwood Academy Riverside 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 Riverside cover? ▾
Outwood Academy Riverside 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 Riverside? ▾
Outwood Academy Riverside was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.