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Outwood Academy Foxhills Catchment Area

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

Outwood Academy Foxhills is an academy converter secondary school in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 734 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-16

Age range

734

Pupils

750

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2022

Outwood Academy Foxhills Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Outwood Academy Foxhills?

The catchment area for Outwood Academy Foxhills is the geographic zone North Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.

As an academy, Outwood Academy Foxhills sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% 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 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 →

Outwood Academy Foxhills: 750 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Outwood Academy Foxhills has a published admission number of 750 places. 734 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 750, North Lincolnshire'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. 31.2% of pupils at Outwood Academy Foxhills are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Lincolnshire.

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 →

Outwood Academy Foxhills: School Information

Full address
2 Foxhills Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 8LJ
Local authority
North Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
31.2% of pupils
DfE URN
137004

Other Secondary Schools in Scunthorpe

If Outwood Academy Foxhills is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Scunthorpe are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Outwood Academy Foxhills 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: Outwood Academy Foxhills

What is the catchment area for Outwood Academy Foxhills?

The catchment area for Outwood Academy Foxhills is the geographic zone North Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Outwood Academy Foxhills oversubscribed?

Outwood Academy Foxhills is operating close to its capacity of 750 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Outwood Academy Foxhills?

Admission to Outwood Academy Foxhills 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 Outwood Academy Foxhills cover?

Outwood Academy Foxhills is a secondary school in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Outwood Academy Foxhills?

Outwood Academy Foxhills was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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