Bottesford Infant School Catchment Area
Bottesford Infant School is a community primary school in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 5-7, with 208 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5-7
Age range
208
Pupils
210
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2015
Bottesford Infant School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Bottesford Infant School?
The catchment area for Bottesford Infant School 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.
The catchment area for Bottesford Infant School is set by North Lincolnshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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.
Find North Lincolnshire catchment area documents →Bottesford Infant School: 210 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity
Bottesford Infant School has a published admission number of 210 places. 208 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, North Lincolnshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Scunthorpe.
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 →
Bottesford Infant School: School Information
- Full address
- Manor Road, Bottesford, Scunthorpe, DN16 3PB
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-7 years
- Free school meals
- 9.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117780
Other Primary Schools in Scunthorpe
If Bottesford Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Scunthorpe are the next closest alternatives.
Althorpe and Keadby Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN17 3BN
Bottesford Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · DN16 3PB
Luddington & Garthorpe Primary Catchment Area
Community school · DN17 4QP
Messingham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN17 3TN
Bushfield Road Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · DN16 1NA
Frodingham Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · DN16 1ST
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Bottesford Infant 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: Bottesford Infant School
What is the catchment area for Bottesford Infant School? ▾
The catchment area for Bottesford Infant School 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 Bottesford Infant School oversubscribed? ▾
Bottesford Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Bottesford Infant School? ▾
Admission to Bottesford Infant 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 Bottesford Infant School cover? ▾
Bottesford Infant School is a primary school in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 5-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bottesford Infant School? ▾
Bottesford Infant School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.