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Signhills Infant Academy Catchment Area

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

Signhills Infant Academy is an academy converter primary school in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 5-7, with 221 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-7

Age range

221

Pupils

270

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Signhills Infant Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Signhills Infant Academy?

The catchment area for Signhills Infant 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, Signhills Infant 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 →

Signhills Infant Academy: 270 places, 82% filled: places available

Signhills Infant Academy has a published admission number of 270 places. 221 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 270 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. 6.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Cleethorpes.

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 →

Signhills Infant Academy: School Information

Full address
Hardys Road, Cleethorpes, DN35 0DN
Local authority
North East Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-7 years
Free school meals
6.8% of pupils
DfE URN
138062

Other Primary Schools in Cleethorpes

If Signhills Infant Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cleethorpes are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Signhills Infant 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: Signhills Infant Academy

What is the catchment area for Signhills Infant Academy?

The catchment area for Signhills Infant 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 Signhills Infant Academy oversubscribed?

Signhills Infant Academy has a capacity of 270 places and currently has 221 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North East Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for Signhills Infant Academy?

Admission to Signhills Infant 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 Signhills Infant Academy cover?

Signhills Infant Academy is a primary school in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 5-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Signhills Infant Academy?

Signhills Infant Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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