Grimoldby Primary School Catchment Area
Grimoldby Primary School is a foundation primary school in Louth, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 207 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
207
Pupils
210
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Grimoldby Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Grimoldby Primary School?
The catchment area for Grimoldby 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 Grimoldby 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.
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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 →Grimoldby Primary School: 210 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity
Grimoldby Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 207 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, Lincolnshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 20.3% of pupils at Grimoldby 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) →
Grimoldby Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Tinkle Street, Grimoldby, Louth, LN11 8SW
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 20.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 120684
Other Primary Schools in Louth
If Grimoldby Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Louth are the next closest alternatives.
The Donington-on-Bain School Catchment Area
Community school · LN11 9TJ
Grainthorpe Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · LN11 7JY
St Michael's Church of England School, Louth Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · LN11 9AR
North Cockerington Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · LN11 7EP
Scamblesby Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · LN11 9XG
East Wold Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · LN11 8LD
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Grimoldby 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: Grimoldby Primary School
What is the catchment area for Grimoldby Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Grimoldby 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 Grimoldby Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Grimoldby Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Grimoldby Primary School? ▾
Admission to Grimoldby 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 Grimoldby Primary School cover? ▾
Grimoldby Primary School is a primary school in Louth, 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 Grimoldby Primary School? ▾
Grimoldby Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.