Crosby Primary School Catchment Area
Crosby Primary School is a community primary school in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 546 pupils, and a capacity of 577 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
546
Pupils
577
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Crosby Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Crosby Primary School?
The catchment area for Crosby 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 Crosby 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.
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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 →Crosby Primary School: 577 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity
Crosby Primary School has a published admission number of 577 places. 546 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 577, North Lincolnshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 42.6% of pupils at Crosby 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 Scunthorpe.
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 →
Crosby Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Normanby Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 6AS
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 42.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117934
Other Primary Schools in Scunthorpe
If Crosby Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Scunthorpe are the next closest alternatives.
Althorpe and Keadby Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN17 3BN
Bottesford Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · DN16 3PB
Luddington & Garthorpe Primary Catchment Area
Community school · DN17 4QP
Messingham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN17 3TN
Bushfield Road Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · DN16 1NA
Frodingham Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · DN16 1ST
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Crosby 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.
Scunthorpe CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Scunthorpe · 0.5 miles away
Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Scunthorpe · 0.5 miles away
Saint Augustine Webster Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Scunthorpe · 1.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Crosby Primary School
What is the catchment area for Crosby Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Crosby 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 Crosby Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Crosby Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 577 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Crosby Primary School? ▾
Admission to Crosby 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 Crosby Primary School cover? ▾
Crosby Primary School is a primary school in Scunthorpe, 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 Crosby Primary School? ▾
Crosby Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.