Bowmandale Primary School Catchment Area
Bowmandale Primary School is a community primary school in Barton-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 344 pupils, and a capacity of 350 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
344
Pupils
350
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Bowmandale Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Bowmandale Primary School?
The catchment area for Bowmandale Primary 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 Bowmandale Primary 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 →Bowmandale Primary School: 350 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity
Bowmandale Primary School has a published admission number of 350 places. 344 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 350, 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. 22.7% of pupils at Bowmandale Primary 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 →
Bowmandale Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Bowmandale, Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 5EE
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 22.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117812
Other Primary Schools in Barton-upon-Humber
If Bowmandale Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Barton-upon-Humber are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Bowmandale Primary 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.
John Harrison C of E Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Barrow-upon-Humber · 2.7 miles away
New Holland Church of England and Methodist Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Barrow-upon-Humber · 3.7 miles away
North Ferriby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · North Ferriby · 3.8 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Bowmandale Primary School
What is the catchment area for Bowmandale Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Bowmandale Primary 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 Bowmandale Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Bowmandale Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 350 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Bowmandale Primary School? ▾
Admission to Bowmandale Primary 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 Bowmandale Primary School cover? ▾
Bowmandale Primary School is a primary school in Barton-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.