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East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy Catchment Area

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

East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy is an academy converter primary school in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 114 pupils, and a capacity of 127 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

114

Pupils

127

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy?

The catchment area for East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy is the geographic zone North East 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. North East Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy is managed by North East Lincolnshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North East 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 East Lincolnshire catchment area documents →

East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy: 127 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy has a published admission number of 127 places. 114 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 127, North East 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. 9.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Grimsby.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

North East 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 East Lincolnshire school admissions →

East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy: School Information

Full address
East Ravendale, Grimsby, DN37 0RX
Local authority
North East Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
9.3% of pupils
DfE URN
137811

Other Primary Schools in Grimsby

If East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Grimsby are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in North East Lincolnshire

East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across North East Lincolnshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy 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: East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy

What is the catchment area for East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy?

The catchment area for East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy is the geographic zone North East 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. North East Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy oversubscribed?

East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy is operating close to its capacity of 127 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy?

East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North East Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy cover?

East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy is a primary school in Grimsby, North East 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 East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy?

East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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