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River Tees Academy Grangetown Catchment Area

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

River Tees Academy Grangetown is a free s special not applicable school in Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland , serving pupils aged 5-19, with 52 pupils, and a capacity of 100 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-19

Age range

52

Pupils

100

Capacity

52%

Fill rate

River Tees Academy Grangetown Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for River Tees Academy Grangetown?

The catchment area for River Tees Academy Grangetown 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, 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.

The catchment area for River Tees Academy Grangetown is set by Redcar and Cleveland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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 →

River Tees Academy Grangetown: 100 places, 52% filled: places available

River Tees Academy Grangetown has a published admission number of 100 places. 52 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 52%. At 52% full, the school currently has headroom below its 100 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. 76.9% of pupils at River Tees Academy Grangetown 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 →

River Tees Academy Grangetown: School Information

Full address
170a Overdale Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 7EA
Local authority
Redcar and Cleveland
School type
Free schools special
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
76.9% of pupils
DfE URN
149101

Other Not applicable Schools in Middlesbrough

If River Tees Academy Grangetown is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Middlesbrough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to River Tees Academy Grangetown 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: River Tees Academy Grangetown

What is the catchment area for River Tees Academy Grangetown?

The catchment area for River Tees Academy Grangetown 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, 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 River Tees Academy Grangetown oversubscribed?

River Tees Academy Grangetown has a capacity of 100 places and currently has 52 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Redcar and Cleveland.

What is the admissions policy for River Tees Academy Grangetown?

Admission to River Tees Academy Grangetown 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 River Tees Academy Grangetown cover?

River Tees Academy Grangetown is a not applicable school in Middlesbrough, 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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