Fosse Way Academy Catchment Area
Fosse Way Academy is an academy converter primary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 539 pupils, and a capacity of 525 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-11
Age range
539
Pupils
525
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Fosse Way Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Fosse Way Academy?
The catchment area for Fosse Way Academy 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.
As an academy, Fosse Way Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with 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.
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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 →Fosse Way Academy: at or above its 525 place limit
Fosse Way Academy has a published admission number of 525 places. 539 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 103%. The school is at or above its published limit of 525 places. Lincolnshire 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. 24.1% of pupils at Fosse Way Academy 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) →
Fosse Way Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Ash Grove, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 8DU
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 24.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136790
Other Primary Schools in Lincoln
If Fosse Way Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Lincoln are the next closest alternatives.
Digby the Tedder Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LN4 3JY
Eagle Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LN6 9EJ
The Metheringham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LN4 3BX
Nocton Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LN4 2BJ
North Scarle Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LN6 9EY
The South Hykeham Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LN6 9PG
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Fosse Way 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.
Ling Moor Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Lincoln · 0.3 miles away
The North Hykeham All Saints Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Lincoln · 0.5 miles away
The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Lincoln · 0.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Fosse Way Academy
What is the catchment area for Fosse Way Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Fosse Way Academy 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 Fosse Way Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Fosse Way Academy currently has 539 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 525 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Fosse Way Academy? ▾
Admission to Fosse Way Academy 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 Fosse Way Academy cover? ▾
Fosse Way Academy is a primary school in Lincoln, 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 Fosse Way Academy? ▾
Fosse Way Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.