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Understanding Catchment Distances

Most schools allocate remaining places based on straight-line distance from the school gates after priority criteria (like Looked After Children or Siblings) are met. As a result, exact "catchment postcodes" do not permanently exist. The cut-off distance shrinks or expands every single year depending on local birth rates and application volume.

Redcar and Cleveland Local Authority Catchment Overview

The official DfE admissions figures for this year show the overall demand and success rate for primary schools located in the Redcar and Cleveland area.

1,209
Total Applications
98.3%
Secured 1st Preference
99.5%
Secured Top 3 Preference