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Options Barton Catchment Area

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

Options Barton is an other independent special not applicable school in Barton-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 5-19, with 41 pupils, and a capacity of 85 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-19

Age range

41

Pupils

85

Capacity

48%

Fill rate

Options Barton Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Options Barton?

The catchment area for Options Barton is the geographic zone North Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 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 Options Barton is set by North 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 North 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 Lincolnshire catchment area documents →

Options Barton: 85 places, 48% filled: places available

Options Barton has a published admission number of 85 places. 41 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 48%. At 48% full, the school currently has headroom below its 85 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.

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

North 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 Lincolnshire school admissions →

Options Barton: School Information

Full address
Barrow Road, Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 6DA
Local authority
North Lincolnshire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-19 years
DfE URN
134315

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Options Barton 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: Options Barton

What is the catchment area for Options Barton?

The catchment area for Options Barton is the geographic zone North Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Options Barton oversubscribed?

Options Barton has a capacity of 85 places and currently has 41 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for Options Barton?

Admission to Options Barton is managed by North 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 Options Barton cover?

Options Barton is a not applicable school in Barton-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 5-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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