Gedney Drove End Primary School Catchment Area
Gedney Drove End Primary School is a community primary school in Spalding, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 37 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
37
Pupils
70
Capacity
53%
Fill rate
Gedney Drove End Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Gedney Drove End Primary School?
The catchment area for Gedney Drove End 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 Gedney Drove End 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 →Gedney Drove End Primary School: 70 places, 53% filled: places available
Gedney Drove End Primary School has a published admission number of 70 places. 37 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 53%. At 53% full, the school currently has headroom below its 70 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. 35.1% of pupils at Gedney Drove End 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) →
Gedney Drove End Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Main Road, Gedney Drove End, Spalding, PE12 9PD
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 35.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 120410
Other Primary Schools in Spalding
If Gedney Drove End Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Spalding are the next closest alternatives.
Deeping St Nicholas Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PE11 3DG
Fleet Wood Lane School Catchment Area
Community school · PE12 8NN
Clough and Risegate Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PE11 4JP
Moulton Chapel Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PE12 0XJ
The John Harrox Primary School, Moulton Catchment Area
Community school · PE12 6PN
Sutton St James Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PE12 0JG
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Gedney Drove End 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Gedney Drove End Primary School
What is the catchment area for Gedney Drove End Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Gedney Drove End 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 Gedney Drove End Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Gedney Drove End Primary School has a capacity of 70 places and currently has 37 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lincolnshire.
What is the admissions policy for Gedney Drove End Primary School? ▾
Admission to Gedney Drove End 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 Gedney Drove End Primary School cover? ▾
Gedney Drove End Primary School is a primary school in Spalding, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.