Scamblesby Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Scamblesby Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Louth, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 52 pupils, and a capacity of 90 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
52
Pupils
90
Capacity
58%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Scamblesby Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Scamblesby Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for Scamblesby Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Scamblesby Church of England Primary School is managed by Lincolnshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lincolnshire catchment area documents →Scamblesby Church of England Primary School: 90 places, 58% filled: places available
Scamblesby Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 90 places. 52 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 58%. At 58% full, the school currently has headroom below its 90 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. 34.6% of pupils at Scamblesby Church of England Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Lincolnshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
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. Lincolnshire Council school admissions (official) →
Scamblesby Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Old Main Road, Louth, LN11 9XG
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 34.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 120584
Other Primary Schools in Louth
If Scamblesby Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Louth are the next closest alternatives.
The Donington-on-Bain School Catchment Area
Community school · LN11 9TJ
Grainthorpe Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · LN11 7JY
St Michael's Church of England School, Louth Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · LN11 9AR
North Cockerington Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · LN11 7EP
East Wold Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · LN11 8LD
Grimoldby Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · LN11 8SW
Other Church of England Schools in Lincolnshire
Scamblesby Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Lincolnshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Allington with Sedgebrook Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Grantham
Ancaster CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Grantham
Barrowby Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Grantham
Baston CE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Peterborough
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Scamblesby Church of England Primary School 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Scamblesby Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for Scamblesby Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Scamblesby Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Scamblesby Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Scamblesby Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 90 places and currently has 52 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lincolnshire.
What is the admissions policy for Scamblesby Church of England Primary School? ▾
Scamblesby Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Scamblesby Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Scamblesby Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Louth, Lincolnshire, 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 Scamblesby Church of England Primary School? ▾
Scamblesby Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.