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Old Clee Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Old Clee Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 510 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

510

Pupils

630

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Old Clee Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Old Clee Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Old Clee Primary 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, Old Clee Primary 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.

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 →

Old Clee Primary Academy: 630 places, 81% filled: places available

Old Clee Primary Academy has a published admission number of 630 places. 510 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 630 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. 37.2% of pupils at Old Clee Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North East Lincolnshire.

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 →

Old Clee Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Colin Avenue, Grimsby, DN32 8EN
Local authority
North East Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
37.2% of pupils
DfE URN
139472

Other Primary Schools in Grimsby

If Old Clee Primary 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 Old Clee 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: Old Clee Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Old Clee Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Old Clee Primary 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 Old Clee Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Old Clee Primary Academy has a capacity of 630 places and currently has 510 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North East Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for Old Clee Primary Academy?

Admission to Old Clee Primary 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 Old Clee Primary Academy cover?

Old Clee Primary Academy 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 Old Clee Primary Academy?

Old Clee Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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