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Littlecoates Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Littlecoates Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 210 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

210

Pupils

210

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Littlecoates Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Littlecoates Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Littlecoates Primary Academy is the geographic zone North East 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. North East 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, Littlecoates Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North East 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: 210 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when North East Lincolnshire publishes the 2027 Littlecoates Primary Academy numbers →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North East Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find North East Lincolnshire catchment area documents →

Littlecoates Primary Academy: at or above its 210 place limit

Littlecoates Primary Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 210 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. North East Lincolnshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 51.8% of pupils at Littlecoates Primary 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 Grimsby.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

North East 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. Find North East Lincolnshire school admissions →

Littlecoates Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Harlow Street, Grimsby, DN31 2QX
Local authority
North East Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
51.8% of pupils
DfE URN
142969

Other Primary Schools in Grimsby

If Littlecoates Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Grimsby are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Littlecoates Primary 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: Littlecoates Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Littlecoates Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Littlecoates Primary Academy is the geographic zone North East 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. North East Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Littlecoates Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Littlecoates Primary Academy currently has 210 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Littlecoates Primary Academy?

Admission to Littlecoates Primary Academy is managed by North East 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 Littlecoates Primary Academy cover?

Littlecoates Primary Academy is a primary school in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Littlecoates Primary Academy?

Littlecoates Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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