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Elliston Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Elliston Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Cleethopres, North East Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 346 pupils, and a capacity of 393 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

346

Pupils

393

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2018

Elliston Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Elliston Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Elliston Primary 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 siblings. North East Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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

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 →

Elliston Primary Academy: 393 places, 88% filled: places available

Elliston Primary Academy has a published admission number of 393 places. 346 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 393 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. 56.9% of pupils at Elliston Primary Academy 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 Cleethopres.

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 →

Elliston Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Elliston Street, Cleethopres, DN35 7HT
Local authority
North East Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
56.9% of pupils
DfE URN
141773

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Elliston Primary 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: Elliston Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Elliston Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Elliston Primary 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 siblings. 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 Elliston Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Elliston Primary Academy has a capacity of 393 places and currently has 346 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North East Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for Elliston Primary Academy?

Admission to Elliston Primary Academy is managed by North East 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 Elliston Primary Academy cover?

Elliston Primary Academy is a primary school in Cleethopres, 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 Elliston Primary Academy?

Elliston Primary Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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