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St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 374 pupils, and a capacity of 339 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

374

Pupils

339

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School?

The catchment area for St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School is the geographic zone Redcar and Cleveland 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Redcar and Cleveland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School is managed by Redcar and Cleveland and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 374 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 339 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 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.

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St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 110% capacity

St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School has a published admission number of 339 places. 374 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 110%. At 110% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Redcar and Cleveland allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 40.3% of pupils at St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary 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.

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 →

St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School: School Information

Full address
St Margaret's Grove, South Bank, Middlesbrough, TS6 6TA
Local authority
Redcar and Cleveland
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
40.3% of pupils
DfE URN
140769

Other Primary Schools in Middlesbrough

If St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Middlesbrough are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Redcar and Cleveland

St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Redcar and Cleveland. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary 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: St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School?

The catchment area for St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School is the geographic zone Redcar and Cleveland 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. 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 St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School currently has 374 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 339 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School?

St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Redcar and Cleveland before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School cover?

St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School is a primary school in Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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