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Alkborough Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Alkborough Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, and a capacity of 90 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

90

Capacity

Alkborough Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Alkborough Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Alkborough Primary Academy is the geographic zone North Lincolnshire 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. North Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Alkborough Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North Lincolnshire. 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 North Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Alkborough Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Whitton Road, Alkborough, Scunthorpe, DN15 9JG
Local authority
North Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
DfE URN
151798

Other Primary Schools in Scunthorpe

If Alkborough Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Scunthorpe are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Alkborough Primary 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: Alkborough Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Alkborough Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Alkborough Primary Academy is the geographic zone North Lincolnshire 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. North Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Alkborough Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Alkborough Primary Academy has a capacity of 90 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for Alkborough Primary Academy?

Admission to Alkborough Primary Academy is managed by North Lincolnshire. 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 Alkborough Primary Academy cover?

Alkborough Primary Academy is a primary school in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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