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Branston Community Academy Catchment Area

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

Branston Community Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1152 pupils, and a capacity of 1225 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,152

Pupils

1,225

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2022

Branston Community Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Branston Community Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with 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.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by 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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Branston Community Academy — School Information

Full address
Station Road, Branston, Lincoln, LN4 1LH
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
22.5% of pupils
DfE URN
136358

Other Secondary Schools in Lincoln

If Branston Community Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Lincoln are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Branston Community Academy

Is Branston Community Academy oversubscribed?

Branston Community Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1225 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Branston Community Academy?

Admission to Branston Community Academy is managed by 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 Branston Community Academy cover?

Branston Community Academy is a secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Branston Community Academy?

Branston Community Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.