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Lift North Thoresby Catchment Area

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

Lift North Thoresby is an academy converter primary school in Grimsby, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 99 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

99

Pupils

70

Capacity

141%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Lift North Thoresby Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lift North Thoresby?

The catchment area for Lift North Thoresby 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, Lift North Thoresby 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: 99 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 70 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 →

Lift North Thoresby: heavily oversubscribed at 141% capacity

Lift North Thoresby has a published admission number of 70 places. 99 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 141%. At 141% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Lincolnshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 20.2% of pupils at Lift North Thoresby 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) →

Lift North Thoresby: School Information

Full address
High Street, North Thoresby, Grimsby, DN36 5PL
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
20.2% of pupils
DfE URN
139868

Other Primary Schools in Grimsby

If Lift North Thoresby is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Grimsby are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Lift North Thoresby 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: Lift North Thoresby

What is the catchment area for Lift North Thoresby?

The catchment area for Lift North Thoresby 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 Lift North Thoresby oversubscribed?

Yes, Lift North Thoresby currently has 99 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 70 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Lift North Thoresby?

Admission to Lift North Thoresby 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 Lift North Thoresby cover?

Lift North Thoresby is a primary school in Grimsby, 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 Lift North Thoresby?

Lift North Thoresby was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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