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New Waltham Academy Catchment Area

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

New Waltham Academy is an academy converter primary school in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 378 pupils, and a capacity of 336 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

378

Pupils

336

Capacity

113%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

New Waltham Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for New Waltham Academy?

The catchment area for New Waltham 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, New Waltham 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: 378 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 336 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 →

New Waltham Academy: heavily oversubscribed at 113% capacity

New Waltham Academy has a published admission number of 336 places. 378 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 113%. At 113% 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. 17.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Grimsby.

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 →

New Waltham Academy: School Information

Full address
Peaks Lane, New Waltham, Grimsby, DN36 4NH
Local authority
North East Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
17.6% of pupils
DfE URN
137761

Other Primary Schools in Grimsby

If New Waltham 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 New Waltham 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: New Waltham Academy

What is the catchment area for New Waltham Academy?

The catchment area for New Waltham 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 New Waltham Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, New Waltham Academy currently has 378 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 336 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for New Waltham Academy?

Admission to New Waltham 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 New Waltham Academy cover?

New Waltham Academy is a primary school in Grimsby, 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 New Waltham Academy?

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

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