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Whitecliffe Academy Catchment Area

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

Whitecliffe Academy is an academy converter primary school in Saltburn-By-The-Sea, Redcar and Cleveland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 97 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

97

Pupils

140

Capacity

69%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Whitecliffe Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Whitecliffe Academy?

The catchment area for Whitecliffe Academy 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 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.

As an academy, Whitecliffe Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Redcar and Cleveland. 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 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 →

Whitecliffe Academy: 140 places, 69% filled: places available

Whitecliffe Academy has a published admission number of 140 places. 97 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 69%. At 69% full, the school currently has headroom below its 140 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. 55.6% of pupils at Whitecliffe Academy 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 Saltburn-By-The-Sea.

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 →

Whitecliffe Academy: School Information

Full address
Mill Lane, Carlin How, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, TS13 4AD
Local authority
Redcar and Cleveland
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
55.6% of pupils
DfE URN
143619

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Whitecliffe 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: Whitecliffe Academy

What is the catchment area for Whitecliffe Academy?

The catchment area for Whitecliffe Academy 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 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 Whitecliffe Academy oversubscribed?

Whitecliffe Academy has a capacity of 140 places and currently has 97 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Redcar and Cleveland.

What is the admissions policy for Whitecliffe Academy?

Admission to Whitecliffe Academy 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 Whitecliffe Academy cover?

Whitecliffe Academy is a primary school in Saltburn-By-The-Sea, 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for Whitecliffe Academy?

Whitecliffe Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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