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John Harrison C of E Primary School Catchment Area

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

John Harrison C of E Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Barrow-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 180 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

180

Pupils

210

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

John Harrison C of E Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for John Harrison C of E Primary School?

The catchment area for John Harrison C of E Primary School 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to John Harrison C of E Primary School is managed by North 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 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 →

John Harrison C of E Primary School: 210 places, 86% filled: places available

John Harrison C of E Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 180 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% 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. 16.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Barrow-upon-Humber.

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 →

John Harrison C of E Primary School: School Information

Full address
North Street, Barrow-upon-Humber, DN19 7AP
Local authority
North Lincolnshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
16.1% of pupils
DfE URN
118005

Other Primary Schools in Barrow-upon-Humber

If John Harrison C of E Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Barrow-upon-Humber are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in North Lincolnshire

John Harrison C of E Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across North Lincolnshire. 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 John Harrison C of E 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: John Harrison C of E Primary School

What is the catchment area for John Harrison C of E Primary School?

The catchment area for John Harrison C of E Primary School 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is John Harrison C of E Primary School oversubscribed?

John Harrison C of E Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 180 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for John Harrison C of E Primary School?

John Harrison C of E Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does John Harrison C of E Primary School cover?

John Harrison C of E Primary School is a primary school in Barrow-upon-Humber, 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 John Harrison C of E Primary School?

John Harrison C of E Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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