South Axholme Academy Catchment Area
South Axholme Academy is an academy converter secondary school in Doncaster, North Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 914 pupils, and a capacity of 1165 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-16
Age range
914
Pupils
1,165
Capacity
78%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
South Axholme Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for South Axholme Academy?
The catchment area for South Axholme Academy 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.
As an academy, South Axholme Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North 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 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 Lincolnshire catchment area documents →South Axholme Academy: 1165 places, 78% filled: places available
South Axholme Academy has a published admission number of 1165 places. 914 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1165 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. 17.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Doncaster.
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 →
South Axholme Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Burnham Road, Epworth, Doncaster, DN9 1BY
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 17.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137742
Other Secondary Schools in Doncaster
If South Axholme Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Doncaster are the next closest alternatives.
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Outwood Academy Adwick Catchment Area
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The Hayfield School Catchment Area
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Don Valley Academy Catchment Area
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Ridgewood School Catchment Area
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to South Axholme 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: South Axholme Academy
What is the catchment area for South Axholme Academy? ▾
The catchment area for South Axholme Academy 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 South Axholme Academy oversubscribed? ▾
South Axholme Academy has a capacity of 1165 places and currently has 914 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Lincolnshire.
What is the admissions policy for South Axholme Academy? ▾
Admission to South Axholme Academy 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 South Axholme Academy cover? ▾
South Axholme Academy is a secondary school in Doncaster, North 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 South Axholme Academy? ▾
South Axholme Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.