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King Edward VI Academy Catchment Area

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

King Edward VI Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Spilsby, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 380 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

380

Pupils

420

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

King Edward VI Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, King Edward VI 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.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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King Edward VI Academy — School Information

Full address
West End, Spilsby, PE23 5EW
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
46.3% of pupils
DfE URN
138783

Frequently Asked Questions — King Edward VI Academy

Is King Edward VI Academy oversubscribed?

King Edward VI Academy is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for King Edward VI Academy?

Admission to King Edward VI 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 King Edward VI Academy cover?

King Edward VI Academy is a secondary school in Spilsby, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for King Edward VI Academy?

King Edward VI Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.