Lime Hills Academy Catchment Area
Lime Hills Academy is a free s special not applicable school in Nailsea, North Somerset , serving pupils aged 5-16, with 55 pupils, and a capacity of 65 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
5-16
Age range
55
Pupils
65
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Lime Hills Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Lime Hills Academy?
The catchment area for Lime Hills Academy is the geographic zone North Somerset uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. North Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Lime Hills Academy is set by North Somerset and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Somerset catchment area documents →Lime Hills Academy: 65 places, 85% filled: places available
Lime Hills Academy has a published admission number of 65 places. 55 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 65 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 60% of pupils at Lime Hills Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Nailsea.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North Somerset 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. Find North Somerset school admissions →
Lime Hills Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Pound Lane, Nailsea, BS48 2NN
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- School type
- Free schools special
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 5-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 60% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149149
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Lime Hills 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Lime Hills Academy
What is the catchment area for Lime Hills Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Lime Hills Academy is the geographic zone North Somerset uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. North Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Lime Hills Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Lime Hills Academy has a capacity of 65 places and currently has 55 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Somerset.
What is the admissions policy for Lime Hills Academy? ▾
Admission to Lime Hills Academy is managed by North Somerset. 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 Lime Hills Academy cover? ▾
Lime Hills Academy is a not applicable school in Nailsea, North Somerset, serving pupils aged 5-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.