Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School Catchment Area
Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Sleaford, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 158 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
158
Pupils
210
Capacity
75%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School?
The catchment area for Heckington St Andrew's Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School is managed by Lincolnshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 →Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School: 210 places, 75% filled: places available
Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School has a published admission number of 210 places. 158 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 31.6% of pupils at Heckington St Andrew's Church of England 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) →
Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School: School Information
- Full address
- Heckington St. Andrew's C of E Primary School, Howell Road, Sleaford, NG34 9RX
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 31.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 120526
Other Primary Schools in Sleaford
If Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sleaford are the next closest alternatives.
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · NG34 7DF
Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington Catchment Area
Community school · NG34 9BY
The Leasingham St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NG34 8JS
The St Gilbert of Sempringham Church of England Primary School, Pointon Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · NG34 0NA
Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) Catchment Area
Foundation school · NG34 8HH
St Botolph's C of E Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NG34 7FE
Other Church of England Schools in Lincolnshire
Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Lincolnshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Allington with Sedgebrook Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Grantham
Ancaster CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Grantham
Barrowby Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Grantham
Baston CE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Peterborough
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Heckington St Andrew's Church of England 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: Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School
What is the catchment area for Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School? ▾
The catchment area for Heckington St Andrew's Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School oversubscribed? ▾
Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 158 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lincolnshire.
What is the admissions policy for Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School? ▾
Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School cover? ▾
Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School is a primary school in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School? ▾
Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.