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Goxhill Primary School Catchment Area

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

Goxhill Primary School is a community primary school in Barrow-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 173 pupils, and a capacity of 252 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

173

Pupils

252

Capacity

69%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Goxhill Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Goxhill Primary School?

The catchment area for Goxhill Primary School is the geographic zone North 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 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 Goxhill Primary School is set by North 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 North 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 Lincolnshire catchment area documents →

Goxhill Primary School: 252 places, 69% filled: places available

Goxhill Primary School has a published admission number of 252 places. 173 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 69%. At 69% full, the school currently has headroom below its 252 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. 15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Barrow-upon-Humber.

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

North 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 Lincolnshire school admissions →

Goxhill Primary School: School Information

Full address
Northend, Barrow-upon-Humber, DN19 7JR
Local authority
North Lincolnshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
15% of pupils
DfE URN
117737

Other Primary Schools in Barrow-upon-Humber

If Goxhill Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Barrow-upon-Humber are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Goxhill 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: Goxhill Primary School

What is the catchment area for Goxhill Primary School?

The catchment area for Goxhill Primary School is the geographic zone North 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 Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Goxhill Primary School oversubscribed?

Goxhill Primary School has a capacity of 252 places and currently has 173 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for Goxhill Primary School?

Admission to Goxhill Primary School is managed by North 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 Goxhill Primary School cover?

Goxhill Primary School is a primary school in Barrow-upon-Humber, North 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 Goxhill Primary School?

Goxhill Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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