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Grainthorpe Junior School Catchment Area

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

Grainthorpe Junior School is a community primary school in Louth, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 45 pupils, and a capacity of 84 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

45

Pupils

84

Capacity

54%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Grainthorpe Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Grainthorpe Junior School?

The catchment area for Grainthorpe Junior 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 Grainthorpe Junior 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 →

Grainthorpe Junior School: 84 places, 54% filled: places available

Grainthorpe Junior School has a published admission number of 84 places. 45 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 54%. At 54% full, the school currently has headroom below its 84 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. 44.4% of pupils at Grainthorpe Junior School 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 Louth.

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) →

Grainthorpe Junior School: School Information

Full address
Fen Lane, Grainthorpe, Louth, LN11 7JY
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
44.4% of pupils
DfE URN
120450

Other Primary Schools in Louth

If Grainthorpe Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Louth are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Grainthorpe Junior 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: Grainthorpe Junior School

What is the catchment area for Grainthorpe Junior School?

The catchment area for Grainthorpe Junior 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 Grainthorpe Junior School oversubscribed?

Grainthorpe Junior School has a capacity of 84 places and currently has 45 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for Grainthorpe Junior School?

Admission to Grainthorpe Junior 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 Grainthorpe Junior School cover?

Grainthorpe Junior School is a primary school in Louth, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Grainthorpe Junior School?

Grainthorpe Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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