1952–53 Tercera División

One club, Tomelloso CF, withdrew at the start of the season.

Note: Gimnástica de Torrelavega retained their place in the Segunda División and Cultural Leonesa were promoted.

UD Salamanca were later reprieved from relegation following the withdrawal of CD San Andrés from the Segunda División.

Note: España de Tánger were promoted to the Segunda División.

Note: CD Tenerife were promoted to the Segunda División.