Sir John Nelthorpe School Catchment Area
Sir John Nelthorpe School is a voluntary controlled secondary school in Brigg, North Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 877 pupils, and a capacity of 870 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-19
Age range
877
Pupils
870
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Sir John Nelthorpe School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Sir John Nelthorpe School?
The catchment area for Sir John Nelthorpe School 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.
Secondary school places at Sir John Nelthorpe School are allocated by North Lincolnshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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.
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Sir John Nelthorpe School has a published admission number of 870 places. 877 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 870 places. North Lincolnshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 20.8% of pupils at Sir John Nelthorpe School 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 →
Sir John Nelthorpe School: School Information
- Full address
- Grammar School Road, Brigg, DN20 8AA
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 20.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118112
Other Secondary Schools in Brigg
If Sir John Nelthorpe School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Brigg are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Sir John Nelthorpe 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: Sir John Nelthorpe School
What is the catchment area for Sir John Nelthorpe School? ▾
The catchment area for Sir John Nelthorpe School 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 Sir John Nelthorpe School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Sir John Nelthorpe School currently has 877 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 870 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Sir John Nelthorpe School? ▾
Admission to Sir John Nelthorpe School 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 Sir John Nelthorpe School cover? ▾
Sir John Nelthorpe School is a secondary school in Brigg, North Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Sir John Nelthorpe School? ▾
Sir John Nelthorpe School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.