King Edward VI Grammar School Catchment Area
King Edward VI Grammar School is an 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
What is the catchment area for King Edward VI Grammar School?
The catchment area for King Edward VI Grammar School is the geographic zone Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Entry to King Edward VI Grammar School is selective, and 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.
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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: at or above its 812 place limit
King Edward VI Grammar School has a published admission number of 812 places. 889 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 109%. The school is at or above its published limit of 812 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. 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Louth.
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) →
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.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to King Edward VI Grammar 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: King Edward VI Grammar School
What is the catchment area for King Edward VI Grammar School? ▾
The catchment area for King Edward VI Grammar School is the geographic zone Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
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.