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Monkshouse Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Monkshouse Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Spalding, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 463 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

463

Pupils

420

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Monkshouse Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Monkshouse Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Monkshouse Primary Academy is the geographic zone 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. 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, Monkshouse Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with 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: 463 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 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 Lincolnshire publishes the 2027 Monkshouse Primary Academy numbers →

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

Find Lincolnshire catchment area documents →

Monkshouse Primary Academy: heavily oversubscribed at 110% capacity

Monkshouse Primary Academy has a published admission number of 420 places. 463 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 110%. At 110% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. 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. 15.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Spalding.

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

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. Lincolnshire Council school admissions (official) →

Monkshouse Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Pennygate, Spalding, PE11 1LG
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
15.9% of pupils
DfE URN
150443

Other Primary Schools in Spalding

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

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

What is the catchment area for Monkshouse Primary Academy?

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

Is Monkshouse Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Monkshouse Primary Academy currently has 463 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Monkshouse Primary Academy?

Admission to Monkshouse Primary Academy is managed by 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 Monkshouse Primary Academy cover?

Monkshouse Primary Academy is a primary school in Spalding, 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 Monkshouse Primary Academy?

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

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