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Lincoln UTC Catchment Area

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

Lincoln UTC is an university technical college secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 14-19, with 392 pupils, and a capacity of 640 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

14-19

Age range

392

Pupils

640

Capacity

61%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Lincoln UTC Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lincoln UTC?

The catchment area for Lincoln UTC 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, 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.

Secondary school places at Lincoln UTC are allocated by Lincolnshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

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 →

Lincoln UTC: 640 places, 61% filled: places available

Lincoln UTC has a published admission number of 640 places. 392 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 61%. At 61% full, the school currently has headroom below its 640 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. 26.3% of pupils at Lincoln UTC 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) →

Lincoln UTC: School Information

Full address
Lindum Road, Lincoln, LN2 1PF
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
University technical college
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
14-19 years
Free school meals
26.3% of pupils
DfE URN
140950

Other Secondary Schools in Lincoln

If Lincoln UTC is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Lincoln are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Lincoln UTC 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: Lincoln UTC

What is the catchment area for Lincoln UTC?

The catchment area for Lincoln UTC 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, 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 Lincoln UTC oversubscribed?

Lincoln UTC has a capacity of 640 places and currently has 392 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for Lincoln UTC?

Admission to Lincoln UTC 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 Lincoln UTC cover?

Lincoln UTC is a secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 14-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lincoln UTC?

Lincoln UTC was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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