Whitecliffe Academy
About Whitecliffe Academy
Whitecliffe Academy is a small primary school in Redcar and Cleveland that, based on its most recent admissions data, appears to be a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received exactly eight first-preference applications for its eight available places, resulting in an oversubscription ratio of 1.0 and every first-preference applicant receiving an offer. While the school is not technically oversubscribed, this perfect match between demand and supply suggests a steady, local reputation. ParentView data is not available in the school's records, but the fact that all first-preference families secured a place points to a straightforward admissions process. With a headteacher, Rob Cole, at the helm and a nursery provision for three-year-olds, the school serves a community where over half of pupils (55.6%) are eligible for free school meals, indicating a significant level of disadvantage. The school's capacity of 140 currently holds 97 pupils, meaning there is room for growth.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Mar 2025Latest monitoring visit (4 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 2 Dec 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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