Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) Catchment Area
Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) is a foundation primary school in Sleaford, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 289 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
289
Pupils
420
Capacity
69%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Cranwell Primary School (Foundation)?
The catchment area for Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) 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 Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) 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 →Cranwell Primary School (Foundation): 420 places, 69% filled: places available
Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) has a published admission number of 420 places. 289 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 69%. At 69% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 9.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Sleaford.
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) →
Cranwell Primary School (Foundation): School Information
- Full address
- Cranwell, Sleaford, NG34 8HH
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 9.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 120674
Other Primary Schools in Sleaford
If Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sleaford are the next closest alternatives.
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · NG34 7DF
Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington Catchment Area
Community school · NG34 9BY
Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NG34 9RX
The Leasingham St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NG34 8JS
The St Gilbert of Sempringham Church of England Primary School, Pointon Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · NG34 0NA
St Botolph's C of E Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NG34 7FE
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) 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.
Rauceby Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Sleaford · 2.5 miles away
The Welbourn Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Lincoln · 3.8 miles away
Leadenham Church of England Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Lincoln · 3.9 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Cranwell Primary School (Foundation)
What is the catchment area for Cranwell Primary School (Foundation)? ▾
The catchment area for Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) 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 Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) oversubscribed? ▾
Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 289 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lincolnshire.
What is the admissions policy for Cranwell Primary School (Foundation)? ▾
Admission to Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) 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 Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) cover? ▾
Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) is a primary school in Sleaford, 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 Cranwell Primary School (Foundation)? ▾
Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.