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Carlton Road Academy Catchment Area

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

Carlton Road Academy is a academy converter primary school in Boston, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 455 pupils, and a capacity of 459 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

455

Pupils

459

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2014

Carlton Road Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Carlton Road 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: 99% 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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Carlton Road Academy — School Information

Full address
Carlton Road, Boston, PE21 8QX
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
41% of pupils
DfE URN
138751

Other Primary Schools in Boston

If Carlton Road Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Boston are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Carlton Road Academy

Is Carlton Road Academy oversubscribed?

Carlton Road Academy is operating close to its capacity of 459 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Carlton Road Academy?

Admission to Carlton Road 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 Carlton Road Academy cover?

Carlton Road Academy is a primary school in Boston, 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 Carlton Road Academy?

Carlton Road Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.