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Humberston Cloverfields Academy Catchment Area

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

Humberston Cloverfields Academy is an academy converter primary school in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 325 pupils, and a capacity of 354 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2-11

Age range

325

Pupils

354

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Humberston Cloverfields Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Humberston Cloverfields Academy?

The catchment area for Humberston Cloverfields Academy is the geographic zone North East 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 East 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, Humberston Cloverfields Academy 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: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Humberston Cloverfields Academy: 354 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity

Humberston Cloverfields Academy has a published admission number of 354 places. 325 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 354, North East 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. 13.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Grimsby.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

North East 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 East Lincolnshire school admissions →

Humberston Cloverfields Academy: School Information

Full address
St Thomas Close, Humberston, Grimsby, DN36 4HS
Local authority
North East Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
13.9% of pupils
DfE URN
140801

Other Primary Schools in Grimsby

If Humberston Cloverfields Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Grimsby are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Humberston Cloverfields 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: Humberston Cloverfields Academy

What is the catchment area for Humberston Cloverfields Academy?

The catchment area for Humberston Cloverfields Academy is the geographic zone North East 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 East Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Humberston Cloverfields Academy oversubscribed?

Humberston Cloverfields Academy is operating close to its capacity of 354 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Humberston Cloverfields Academy?

Admission to Humberston Cloverfields Academy 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 Humberston Cloverfields Academy cover?

Humberston Cloverfields Academy is a primary school in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Humberston Cloverfields Academy?

Humberston Cloverfields Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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