Linacre Primary School Catchment Area
Linacre Primary School is a community primary school in Bootle, Sefton , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 132 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
132
Pupils
210
Capacity
63%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Linacre Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Linacre Primary School?
The catchment area for Linacre Primary School is the geographic zone Sefton 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. Sefton 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 Linacre Primary School is set by Sefton 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 Sefton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sefton catchment area documents →Linacre Primary School: 210 places, 63% filled: places available
Linacre Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 132 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 63%. At 63% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 57.7% of pupils at Linacre Primary School 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 Bootle.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Sefton 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 Sefton school admissions →
Linacre Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Thornton Road, Bootle, L20 5ED
- Local authority
- Sefton
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 57.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 104853
Other Primary Schools in Bootle
If Linacre Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bootle are the next closest alternatives.
Netherton Moss Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · L30 3RU
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · L20 3JL
St Oswald's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · L30 5RH
St Monica's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · L20 9EB
St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · L20 6ED
All Saints Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · L20 4LX
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Linacre Primary 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.
Northcote Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Liverpool · 1.3 miles away
St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Liverpool · 1.3 miles away
St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Liverpool · 1.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Linacre Primary School
What is the catchment area for Linacre Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Linacre Primary School is the geographic zone Sefton 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. Sefton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Linacre Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Linacre Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 132 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sefton.
What is the admissions policy for Linacre Primary School? ▾
Admission to Linacre Primary School is managed by Sefton. 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 Linacre Primary School cover? ▾
Linacre Primary School is a primary school in Bootle, Sefton, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Linacre Primary School? ▾
Linacre Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.