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Hibaldstow Academy Catchment Area

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

Hibaldstow Academy is an academy converter primary school in Brigg, North Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 106 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

106

Pupils

140

Capacity

76%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Hibaldstow Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hibaldstow Academy?

The catchment area for Hibaldstow Academy 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.

As an academy, Hibaldstow Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North 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.

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 →

Hibaldstow Academy: 140 places, 76% filled: places available

Hibaldstow Academy has a published admission number of 140 places. 106 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 140 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. 32.1% of pupils at Hibaldstow Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Lincolnshire.

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 →

Hibaldstow Academy: School Information

Full address
Hopfield, Hibaldstow, Brigg, DN20 9PN
Local authority
North Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
32.1% of pupils
DfE URN
138085

Other Primary Schools in Brigg

If Hibaldstow Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Brigg are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Hibaldstow Academy 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: Hibaldstow Academy

What is the catchment area for Hibaldstow Academy?

The catchment area for Hibaldstow Academy 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 Hibaldstow Academy oversubscribed?

Hibaldstow Academy has a capacity of 140 places and currently has 106 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for Hibaldstow Academy?

Admission to Hibaldstow Academy 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 Hibaldstow Academy cover?

Hibaldstow Academy is a primary school in Brigg, North 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 Hibaldstow Academy?

Hibaldstow Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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