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Macaulay Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Macaulay Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 432 pupils, and a capacity of 530 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

432

Pupils

530

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Macaulay Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Macaulay Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Macaulay 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, Macaulay 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.

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 →

Macaulay Primary Academy: 530 places, 82% filled: places available

Macaulay Primary Academy has a published admission number of 530 places. 432 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 530 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. 35.3% of pupils at Macaulay Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North East Lincolnshire.

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 →

Macaulay Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Macaulay Street, Grimsby, DN31 2ES
Local authority
North East Lincolnshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
35.3% of pupils
DfE URN
138890

Other Primary Schools in Grimsby

If Macaulay 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 Macaulay 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: Macaulay Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Macaulay Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Macaulay 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 Macaulay Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Macaulay Primary Academy has a capacity of 530 places and currently has 432 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North East Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for Macaulay Primary Academy?

Admission to Macaulay 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 Macaulay Primary Academy cover?

Macaulay Primary Academy is a primary school in Grimsby, North East 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 Macaulay Primary Academy?

Macaulay Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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