Baysgarth School Catchment Area
Baysgarth School is a community secondary school in Barton-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 1024 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-16
Age range
1,024
Pupils
900
Capacity
114%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Baysgarth School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Baysgarth School?
The catchment area for Baysgarth School is the geographic zone North Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.
Secondary school places at Baysgarth School are allocated by North Lincolnshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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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Baysgarth School has a published admission number of 900 places. 1024 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 114%. At 114% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. North Lincolnshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 30.2% of pupils at Baysgarth School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Lincolnshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North Lincolnshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find North Lincolnshire school admissions →
Baysgarth School: School Information
- Full address
- Barrow Road, Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 6AE
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 30.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118109
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Baysgarth School 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Baysgarth School
What is the catchment area for Baysgarth School? ▾
The catchment area for Baysgarth School is the geographic zone North Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Baysgarth School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Baysgarth School currently has 1024 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 900 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Baysgarth School? ▾
Admission to Baysgarth School 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 Baysgarth School cover? ▾
Baysgarth School is a secondary school in Barton-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Baysgarth School? ▾
Baysgarth School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.