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Rose Wood Academy Catchment Area

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

Rose Wood Academy is an academy converter primary school in Middlesbrough , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 364 pupils, and a capacity of 350 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

364

Pupils

350

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Rose Wood Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Rose Wood Academy?

The catchment area for Rose Wood Academy is the geographic zone Middlesbrough uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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, Rose Wood Academy 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 364 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 350 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 →

Rose Wood Academy: at or above its 350 place limit

Rose Wood Academy has a published admission number of 350 places. 364 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 350 places. Middlesbrough 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. 28.6% of pupils at Rose Wood Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across 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 →

Rose Wood Academy: School Information

Full address
The Garth, Coulby Farm Way, Middlesbrough, TS8 0UG
Local authority
Middlesbrough
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
28.6% of pupils
DfE URN
140504

Other Primary Schools in Middlesbrough

If Rose Wood Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Middlesbrough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Rose Wood Academy 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: Rose Wood Academy

What is the catchment area for Rose Wood Academy?

The catchment area for Rose Wood Academy is the geographic zone Middlesbrough uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 Rose Wood Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Rose Wood Academy currently has 364 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 350 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Rose Wood Academy?

Admission to Rose Wood Academy 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 Rose Wood Academy cover?

Rose Wood Academy is a primary school in Middlesbrough, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Rose Wood Academy?

Rose Wood Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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