Luddington & Garthorpe Primary Catchment Area
Luddington & Garthorpe Primary is a community primary school in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 68 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
68
Pupils
70
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Luddington & Garthorpe Primary Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Luddington & Garthorpe Primary?
The catchment area for Luddington & Garthorpe Primary is the geographic zone North 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 Lincolnshire 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 Luddington & Garthorpe Primary is set by North Lincolnshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North 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 Lincolnshire catchment area documents →Luddington & Garthorpe Primary: 70 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Luddington & Garthorpe Primary has a published admission number of 70 places. 68 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 70, North Lincolnshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.4% of pupils at Luddington & Garthorpe Primary are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Lincolnshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North 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 Lincolnshire school admissions →
Luddington & Garthorpe Primary: School Information
- Full address
- High Street, Luddington, Scunthorpe, DN17 4QP
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 22.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117740
Other Primary Schools in Scunthorpe
If Luddington & Garthorpe Primary is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Scunthorpe are the next closest alternatives.
Althorpe and Keadby Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN17 3BN
Bottesford Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · DN16 3PB
Messingham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN17 3TN
Bushfield Road Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · DN16 1NA
Frodingham Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · DN16 1ST
Winteringham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN15 9NL
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Luddington & Garthorpe Primary 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: Luddington & Garthorpe Primary
What is the catchment area for Luddington & Garthorpe Primary? ▾
The catchment area for Luddington & Garthorpe Primary is the geographic zone North 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 Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Luddington & Garthorpe Primary oversubscribed? ▾
Luddington & Garthorpe Primary is operating close to its capacity of 70 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Luddington & Garthorpe Primary? ▾
Admission to Luddington & Garthorpe Primary is managed by North 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 Luddington & Garthorpe Primary cover? ▾
Luddington & Garthorpe Primary is a primary school in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, 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 Luddington & Garthorpe Primary? ▾
Luddington & Garthorpe Primary was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.