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Somercotes Academy Catchment Area

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

Somercotes Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Louth, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 431 pupils, and a capacity of 456 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

431

Pupils

456

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Somercotes Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Somercotes 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.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Somercotes Academy — School Information

Full address
Keeling Street, North Somercotes, Louth, LN11 7PN
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Free school meals
44.3% of pupils
DfE URN
142392

Other Secondary Schools in Louth

If Somercotes Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Louth are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Somercotes Academy

Is Somercotes Academy oversubscribed?

Somercotes Academy is operating close to its capacity of 456 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Somercotes Academy?

Admission to Somercotes 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 Somercotes Academy cover?

Somercotes Academy is a secondary school in Louth, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Somercotes Academy?

Somercotes Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.