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Great Coates Primary School Catchment Area

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

Great Coates Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 286 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

286

Pupils

315

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Great Coates Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Great Coates Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North East 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.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by North East 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 East Lincolnshire catchment area documents →

Great Coates Primary School — School Information

Full address
Cromwell Road, Grimsby, DN37 9EN
Local authority
North East Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
46.8% of pupils
DfE URN
142841

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If Great Coates Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Grimsby are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Great Coates Primary School

Is Great Coates Primary School oversubscribed?

Great Coates Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 315 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Great Coates Primary School?

Admission to Great Coates Primary School is managed by North East 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 Great Coates Primary School cover?

Great Coates Primary School is a primary school in Grimsby, North East 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 Great Coates Primary School?

Great Coates Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.