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North Scarle Primary School Catchment Area

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

North Scarle Primary School is a community primary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 49 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

49

Pupils

70

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2022

North Scarle Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for North Scarle Primary School?

The catchment area for North Scarle Primary School 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.

The catchment area for North Scarle Primary School is set by Lincolnshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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 →

North Scarle Primary School: 70 places, 70% filled: places available

North Scarle Primary School has a published admission number of 70 places. 49 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 70 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. 18.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Lincoln.

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) →

North Scarle Primary School: School Information

Full address
School Lane, North Scarle, Lincoln, LN6 9EY
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
18.4% of pupils
DfE URN
120385

Other Primary Schools in Lincoln

If North Scarle Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Lincoln are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to North Scarle Primary School 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: North Scarle Primary School

What is the catchment area for North Scarle Primary School?

The catchment area for North Scarle Primary School 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 North Scarle Primary School oversubscribed?

North Scarle Primary School has a capacity of 70 places and currently has 49 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for North Scarle Primary School?

Admission to North Scarle Primary School 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 North Scarle Primary School cover?

North Scarle Primary School is a primary school in Lincoln, 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 North Scarle Primary School?

North Scarle Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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