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Lympsham Church of England Academy Catchment Area

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

Lympsham Church of England Academy is an academy converter primary school in Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset , serving pupils aged 2-9, with 135 pupils, and a capacity of 115 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-9

Age range

135

Pupils

115

Capacity

117%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Lympsham Church of England Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lympsham Church of England Academy?

The catchment area for Lympsham Church of England Academy is the geographic zone Somerset 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Lympsham Church of England Academy is managed by Somerset and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 135 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 115 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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

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Lympsham Church of England Academy: heavily oversubscribed at 117% capacity

Lympsham Church of England Academy has a published admission number of 115 places. 135 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 117%. At 117% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Somerset allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 5.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Weston-Super-Mare.

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

Somerset 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. Somerset Council school admissions (official) →

Lympsham Church of England Academy: School Information

Full address
Rectory Way, Lympsham, Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 0EW
Local authority
Somerset
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-9 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
5.8% of pupils
DfE URN
143330

Other Primary Schools in Weston-Super-Mare

If Lympsham Church of England Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Weston-Super-Mare are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Somerset

Lympsham Church of England Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Somerset. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Lympsham Church of England 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: Lympsham Church of England Academy

What is the catchment area for Lympsham Church of England Academy?

The catchment area for Lympsham Church of England Academy is the geographic zone Somerset 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Lympsham Church of England Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Lympsham Church of England Academy currently has 135 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 115 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Lympsham Church of England Academy?

Lympsham Church of England Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Somerset before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Lympsham Church of England Academy cover?

Lympsham Church of England Academy is a primary school in Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, serving pupils aged 2-9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lympsham Church of England Academy?

Lympsham Church of England Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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