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North Wootton Academy Catchment Area

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

North Wootton Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in King's Lynn, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 317 pupils, and a capacity of 341 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

317

Pupils

341

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

North Wootton Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for North Wootton Academy?

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

As an academy, North Wootton Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Norfolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Norfolk catchment area documents →

North Wootton Academy: 341 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity

North Wootton Academy has a published admission number of 341 places. 317 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 341, Norfolk's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of King's Lynn.

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

Norfolk 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 Norfolk school admissions →

North Wootton Academy: School Information

Full address
Priory Lane, North Wootton, King's Lynn, PE30 3PT
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
8.8% of pupils
DfE URN
144020

Other Primary Schools in King's Lynn

If North Wootton Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in King's Lynn are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to North Wootton 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: North Wootton Academy

What is the catchment area for North Wootton Academy?

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

Is North Wootton Academy oversubscribed?

North Wootton Academy is operating close to its capacity of 341 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for North Wootton Academy?

Admission to North Wootton Academy is managed by Norfolk. 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 Wootton Academy cover?

North Wootton Academy is a primary school in King's Lynn, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for North Wootton Academy?

North Wootton Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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