King Edward VI Grammar School Catchment Area
King Edward VI Grammar School is a academy converter secondary school in Louth, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 889 pupils, and a capacity of 812 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
889
Pupils
812
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
King Edward VI Grammar School Catchment Area Information
Entry to King Edward VI Grammar School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Lincolnshire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
Not getting a place? Learn how to appeal a school place →
The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Lincolnshire catchment area documents →King Edward VI Grammar School — School Information
- Full address
- Edward Street, Louth, LN11 9LL
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 11% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142262
Other Secondary Schools in Louth
If King Edward VI Grammar School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Louth are the next closest alternatives.
Need help understanding catchment areas?
Frequently Asked Questions — King Edward VI Grammar School
Is King Edward VI Grammar School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — King Edward VI Grammar School currently has 889 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 812 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for King Edward VI Grammar School? ▾
King Edward VI Grammar School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Lincolnshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does King Edward VI Grammar School cover? ▾
King Edward VI Grammar School is a secondary school in Louth, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. 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 Grammar School? ▾
King Edward VI Grammar School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.