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Linchfield Academy Catchment Area

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

Linchfield Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Peterborough, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 307 pupils, and a capacity of 459 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

307

Pupils

459

Capacity

67%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Linchfield Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Linchfield Academy?

The catchment area for Linchfield Academy 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, Linchfield Academy 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.

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 →

Linchfield Academy: 459 places, 67% filled: places available

Linchfield Academy has a published admission number of 459 places. 307 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 67%. At 67% full, the school currently has headroom below its 459 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. 22.5% of pupils at Linchfield Academy 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) →

Linchfield Academy: School Information

Full address
Crowson Way, Deeping St James, Peterborough, PE6 8EY
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
22.5% of pupils
DfE URN
147677

Other Primary Schools in Peterborough

If Linchfield Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Peterborough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Linchfield 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Linchfield Academy

What is the catchment area for Linchfield Academy?

The catchment area for Linchfield Academy 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 Linchfield Academy oversubscribed?

Linchfield Academy has a capacity of 459 places and currently has 307 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for Linchfield Academy?

Admission to Linchfield Academy 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 Linchfield Academy cover?

Linchfield Academy is a primary school in Peterborough, 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 Linchfield Academy?

Linchfield Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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