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Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe Catchment Area

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

Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe is an academy sponsor led primary school in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 386 pupils, and a capacity of 489 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

386

Pupils

489

Capacity

79%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe?

The catchment area for Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe 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, Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe 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.

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 →

Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe: 489 places, 79% filled: places available

Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe has a published admission number of 489 places. 386 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 489 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. 75.7% of pupils at Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area 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 →

Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe: School Information

Full address
Sutcliffe Avenue, Grimsby, DN33 1AW
Local authority
North East Lincolnshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
75.7% of pupils
DfE URN
138237

Other Primary Schools in Grimsby

If Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Grimsby are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe 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: Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe

What is the catchment area for Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe?

The catchment area for Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe 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 Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe oversubscribed?

Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe has a capacity of 489 places and currently has 386 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North East Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe?

Admission to Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe 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 Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe cover?

Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe is a primary school in Grimsby, North East 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 Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe?

Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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