Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School is a community primary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 609 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
609
Pupils
630
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School?
The catchment area for Sir Francis Hill Community 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 siblings. 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 Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School is set by Lincolnshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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 →Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School: 630 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 609 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 630, 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 Sir Francis Hill Community 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) →
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Bristol Drive, Lincoln, LN6 7UE
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 31.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 120427
Other Primary Schools in Lincoln
If Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Lincoln are the next closest alternatives.
Digby the Tedder Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LN4 3JY
Eagle Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LN6 9EJ
The Metheringham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LN4 3BX
Nocton Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LN4 2BJ
North Scarle Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LN6 9EY
The South Hykeham Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LN6 9PG
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Sir Francis Hill Community 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.
The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · LINCOLN · 0.7 miles away
Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Lincoln · 0.9 miles away
The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Lincoln · 0.9 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School
What is the catchment area for Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Sir Francis Hill Community 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 siblings. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School? ▾
Admission to Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School 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 Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School cover? ▾
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School is a primary school in Lincoln, 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 Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School? ▾
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.