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River Tees Hospital School Catchment Area

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

River Tees Hospital School is an academy alternative provision converter not applicable school in Middlesbrough , serving pupils aged 5-18, with 3 pupils, and a capacity of 59 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-18

Age range

3

Pupils

59

Capacity

5%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

River Tees Hospital School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for River Tees Hospital School?

The catchment area for River Tees Hospital School is the geographic zone Middlesbrough 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. 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, River Tees Hospital School 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 →

River Tees Hospital School: 59 places, 5% filled: places available

River Tees Hospital School has a published admission number of 59 places. 3 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 5%. At 5% full, the school currently has headroom below its 59 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. 66.7% of pupils at River Tees Hospital School 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 →

River Tees Hospital School: School Information

Full address
170a Overdale Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 7EA
Local authority
Middlesbrough
School type
Academy alternative provision converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-18 years
Free school meals
66.7% of pupils
DfE URN
142502

Other Not applicable Schools in Middlesbrough

If River Tees Hospital School 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 Hospital 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: River Tees Hospital School

What is the catchment area for River Tees Hospital School?

The catchment area for River Tees Hospital School is the geographic zone Middlesbrough 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. Middlesbrough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is River Tees Hospital School oversubscribed?

River Tees Hospital School has a capacity of 59 places and currently has 3 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Middlesbrough.

What is the admissions policy for River Tees Hospital School?

Admission to River Tees Hospital School 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 River Tees Hospital School cover?

River Tees Hospital School is a not applicable school in Middlesbrough, serving pupils aged 5-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for River Tees Hospital School?

River Tees Hospital School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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