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Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area

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

Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in King's Lynn, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 148 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

148

Pupils

150

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

The catchment area for Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the geographic zone Norfolk 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. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is managed by Norfolk 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% 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 Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 150 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has a published admission number of 150 places. 148 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 150, Norfolk'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. 2.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of King's Lynn.

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

Norfolk 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 Norfolk school admissions →

Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: School Information

Full address
Shernborne Road, Ingoldisthorpe, King's Lynn, PE31 6PE
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
2.7% of pupils
DfE URN
121134

Other Primary Schools in King's Lynn

If Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in King's Lynn are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Norfolk

Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Norfolk. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

What is the catchment area for Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

The catchment area for Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the geographic zone Norfolk 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. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School oversubscribed?

Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 150 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School cover?

Ingoldisthorpe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in King's Lynn, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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