Bottesford Junior School Catchment Area
Bottesford Junior School is a community primary school in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 259 pupils, and a capacity of 258 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
7-11
Age range
259
Pupils
258
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
Bottesford Junior School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Bottesford Junior School?
The catchment area for Bottesford Junior 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 Junior 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 Junior School: at or above its 258 place limit
Bottesford Junior School has a published admission number of 258 places. 259 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 258 places. North Lincolnshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 13.1% 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 Junior 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
- 7-11 years
- Free school meals
- 13.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117727
Other Primary Schools in Scunthorpe
If Bottesford Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Scunthorpe are the next closest alternatives.
Althorpe and Keadby Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN17 3BN
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
Winteringham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN15 9NL
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Bottesford Junior 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 Junior School
What is the catchment area for Bottesford Junior School? ▾
The catchment area for Bottesford Junior 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 Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Bottesford Junior School currently has 259 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 258 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Bottesford Junior School? ▾
Admission to Bottesford Junior 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 Junior School cover? ▾
Bottesford Junior School is a primary school in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bottesford Junior School? ▾
Bottesford Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.