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Castledyke Primary School Catchment Area

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

Castledyke Primary School is a community primary school in Barton-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 213 pupils, and a capacity of 340 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

213

Pupils

340

Capacity

63%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

Castledyke Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Castledyke Primary School?

The catchment area for Castledyke 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 Castledyke 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.

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 →

Castledyke Primary School: 340 places, 63% filled: places available

Castledyke Primary School has a published admission number of 340 places. 213 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 63%. At 63% full, the school currently has headroom below its 340 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. 37.6% of pupils at Castledyke 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 →

Castledyke Primary School: School Information

Full address
Castledyke West, Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 5AW
Local authority
North Lincolnshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
37.6% of pupils
DfE URN
117967

Other Primary Schools in Barton-upon-Humber

If Castledyke 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 Castledyke 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: Castledyke Primary School

What is the catchment area for Castledyke Primary School?

The catchment area for Castledyke 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 Castledyke Primary School oversubscribed?

Castledyke Primary School has a capacity of 340 places and currently has 213 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for Castledyke Primary School?

Admission to Castledyke 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 Castledyke Primary School cover?

Castledyke Primary School is a primary school in Barton-upon-Humber, 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 Castledyke Primary School?

Castledyke Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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