Admission Arrangements

Applying for a place

The admission number for Freebrough Academy in September 2026 is 180.

Parents/carers will need to contact Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council Admissions team on 01642 837740.

Once the above has taken place, Admissions will be in touch with the Academy to obtain approval for the transfer to go ahead. Once approval has been granted, the Academy will be in touch with yourselves to arrange a visit to the school and to organise uniform, bus passes and a start date.

We aim to complete the transfer process within a two-week period.

Appealing a Decision

Information about how to appeal a decision will be included with the offer of a place. You can also contact the Admissions Team on 01642 837740 or 01642 837730 or 01642 837702 for more information about making an appeal. Alternatively, you can email the Admissions Team with your query.

The Appeals Process

The closing date for receipt of appeals is 4 April 2025. Appeals received by this date, relating to secondary school allocation letters sent to parents on 1st March 2025, will be heard within 40 school days of 4th April 2025.

Schools within the Redcar & Cleveland Local Authority area will be notified of the outcome of appeal decisions and other Local Authorities will be informed of decisions in respect of pupils resident within their boundaries.

Key Dates 2025-2026

More Information

A Parents Guide can be found below.

Within this document, on pages 8-12 is a section with detailed information on the admission procedure in place at Freebrough Academy.

To book a tour of the Academy please contact the administration office on 01287 676305 or [email protected].