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Seathorne Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Seathorne Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Skegness, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 278 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

278

Pupils

420

Capacity

66%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Seathorne Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Seathorne Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Seathorne Primary Academy 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 siblings. 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, Seathorne Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with 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 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 →

Seathorne Primary Academy: 420 places, 66% filled: places available

Seathorne Primary Academy has a published admission number of 420 places. 278 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 66%. At 66% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 51.4% of pupils at Seathorne Primary Academy 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 Skegness.

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) →

Seathorne Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Count Alan Road, Winthorpe, Skegness, PE25 1HB
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
51.4% of pupils
DfE URN
147412

Other Primary Schools in Skegness

If Seathorne Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Skegness are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Seathorne 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: Seathorne Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Seathorne Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Seathorne Primary Academy 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 siblings. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Seathorne Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Seathorne Primary Academy has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 278 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for Seathorne Primary Academy?

Admission to Seathorne Primary Academy is managed by 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 Seathorne Primary Academy cover?

Seathorne Primary Academy is a primary school in Skegness, 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 Seathorne Primary Academy?

Seathorne Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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