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Eastgate Academy Catchment Area

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

Eastgate Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in King's Lynn, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 273 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5-11

Age range

273

Pupils

270

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

Eastgate Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Eastgate Academy?

The catchment area for Eastgate Academy is the geographic zone Norfolk 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. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Eastgate Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Norfolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 273 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 270 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Norfolk catchment area documents →

Eastgate Academy: at or above its 270 place limit

Eastgate Academy has a published admission number of 270 places. 273 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 270 places. Norfolk allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 38.5% of pupils at Eastgate Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Norfolk.

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

Norfolk 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 Norfolk school admissions →

Eastgate Academy: School Information

Full address
Littleport Terrace, King's Lynn, PE30 1QA
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Free school meals
38.5% of pupils
DfE URN
140663

Other Primary Schools in King's Lynn

If Eastgate Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in King's Lynn are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Eastgate 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: Eastgate Academy

What is the catchment area for Eastgate Academy?

The catchment area for Eastgate Academy is the geographic zone Norfolk 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. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Eastgate Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Eastgate Academy currently has 273 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 270 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Eastgate Academy?

Admission to Eastgate Academy is managed by Norfolk. 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 Eastgate Academy cover?

Eastgate Academy is a primary school in King's Lynn, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Eastgate Academy?

Eastgate Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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