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Kidgate Academy Catchment Area

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

Kidgate Academy is an academy converter primary school in Louth, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 420 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

420

Pupils

420

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Kidgate Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kidgate Academy?

The catchment area for Kidgate Academy 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 siblings. 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, Kidgate Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 420 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Lincolnshire publishes the 2027 Kidgate Academy numbers →

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 →

Kidgate Academy: at or above its 420 place limit

Kidgate Academy has a published admission number of 420 places. 420 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Lincolnshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 31.2% of pupils at Kidgate Academy 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) →

Kidgate Academy: School Information

Full address
Kidgate, East Lindsey, Louth, LN11 9BX
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
31.2% of pupils
DfE URN
138637

Other Primary Schools in Louth

If Kidgate Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Louth are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Kidgate 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: Kidgate Academy

What is the catchment area for Kidgate Academy?

The catchment area for Kidgate Academy 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 siblings. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Kidgate Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Kidgate Academy currently has 420 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Kidgate Academy?

Admission to Kidgate Academy is managed by 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 Kidgate Academy cover?

Kidgate Academy is a primary school in Louth, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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