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Faldingworth Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Faldingworth Community Primary School is a community primary school in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 55 pupils, and a capacity of 90 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

55

Pupils

90

Capacity

61%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Faldingworth Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Faldingworth Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Faldingworth Community Primary School 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 Faldingworth Community Primary School 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 →

Faldingworth Community Primary School: 90 places, 61% filled: places available

Faldingworth Community Primary School has a published admission number of 90 places. 55 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 61%. At 61% full, the school currently has headroom below its 90 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. 38.2% of pupils at Faldingworth Community Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Lincolnshire.

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) →

Faldingworth Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
High Street, Faldingworth, Market Rasen, LN8 3SF
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
38.2% of pupils
DfE URN
120445

Other Primary Schools in Market Rasen

If Faldingworth Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Market Rasen are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Faldingworth Community 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Faldingworth Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Faldingworth Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Faldingworth Community Primary School 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 Faldingworth Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Faldingworth Community Primary School has a capacity of 90 places and currently has 55 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for Faldingworth Community Primary School?

Admission to Faldingworth Community Primary School 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 Faldingworth Community Primary School cover?

Faldingworth Community Primary School is a primary school in Market Rasen, 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 Faldingworth Community Primary School?

Faldingworth Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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