Bythams Primary School Catchment Area
Bythams Primary School is a community primary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 52 pupils, and a capacity of 90 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
52
Pupils
90
Capacity
58%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Bythams Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Bythams Primary School?
The catchment area for Bythams Primary School is the geographic zone 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. 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 Bythams Primary School is set by Lincolnshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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.
Find Lincolnshire catchment area documents →Bythams Primary School: 90 places, 58% filled: places available
Bythams Primary School has a published admission number of 90 places. 52 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 58%. At 58% full, the school currently has headroom below its 90 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 40.4% of pupils at Bythams Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Grantham.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
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. Lincolnshire Council school admissions (official) →
Bythams Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Creeton Road, Little Bytham, Grantham, NG33 4PX
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 40.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 120506
Other Primary Schools in Grantham
If Bythams Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Grantham are the next closest alternatives.
Corby Glen Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG33 4NW
Belton Lane Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG31 9PP
Cliffedale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG31 8DP
Belmont Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NG31 9LR
Allington with Sedgebrook Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NG32 2DY
Ancaster CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NG32 3QQ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Bythams 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.
The Edenham Church of England School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Bourne · 3.5 miles away
Bourne Westfield Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Bourne · 4.6 miles away
Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Bourne · 5.1 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Bythams Primary School
What is the catchment area for Bythams Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Bythams Primary School is the geographic zone 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. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Bythams Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Bythams Primary School has a capacity of 90 places and currently has 52 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lincolnshire.
What is the admissions policy for Bythams Primary School? ▾
Admission to Bythams Primary School 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 Bythams Primary School cover? ▾
Bythams Primary School is a primary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bythams Primary School? ▾
Bythams Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.