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Brigg Primary School Catchment Area

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

Brigg Primary School is a community primary school in Brigg, North Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 332 pupils, and a capacity of 327 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

332

Pupils

327

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Brigg Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Brigg Primary School?

The catchment area for Brigg 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 Brigg 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 332 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 327 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 →

Brigg Primary School: at or above its 327 place limit

Brigg Primary School has a published admission number of 327 places. 332 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 327 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. 37.8% of pupils at Brigg 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 →

Brigg Primary School: School Information

Full address
Atherton Way, Ancholme Business Park, Brigg, DN20 8AR
Local authority
North Lincolnshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
37.8% of pupils
DfE URN
117728

Other Primary Schools in Brigg

If Brigg Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Brigg are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Brigg 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Brigg Primary School

What is the catchment area for Brigg Primary School?

The catchment area for Brigg 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 Brigg Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Brigg Primary School currently has 332 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 327 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Brigg Primary School?

Admission to Brigg 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 Brigg Primary School cover?

Brigg Primary School is a primary school in Brigg, North Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Brigg Primary School?

Brigg Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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