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Middlethorpe Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Middlethorpe Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 231 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

231

Pupils

210

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

Middlethorpe Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Middlethorpe Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Middlethorpe 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, Middlethorpe 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: 231 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 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 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 →

Middlethorpe Primary Academy: heavily oversubscribed at 110% capacity

Middlethorpe Primary Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 231 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 110%. At 110% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. North East Lincolnshire 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. 24.1% of pupils at Middlethorpe 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 →

Middlethorpe Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Highthorpe Crescent, Cleethorpes, DN35 9PY
Local authority
North East Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
24.1% of pupils
DfE URN
137996

Other Primary Schools in Cleethorpes

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

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

What is the catchment area for Middlethorpe Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Middlethorpe 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 Middlethorpe Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Middlethorpe Primary Academy currently has 231 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Middlethorpe Primary Academy?

Admission to Middlethorpe 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 Middlethorpe Primary Academy cover?

Middlethorpe Primary Academy is a primary school in Cleethorpes, 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 Middlethorpe Primary Academy?

Middlethorpe Primary Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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